At a Glance
Median Income
$146,042
$84,741 per capita
Home Value
$493,200
Zillow: $587,176
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
1,699/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.5%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Mystic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mystic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mystic a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mystic residents earn a median household income of $146,042 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $84,741. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,814 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mystic is $493,200 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $587,176. Median rent is $1,688/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Mystic reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,699/100K.
Education
64.5% of adults in Mystic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mystic has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population4,441
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density1,217/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$146,042
Per Capita$84,741
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$9,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$493,200
Rent$1,688
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$587,176
Housing Units2,414
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent86/100K
Property1,699/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation45 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.5%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+29.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Mystic was built in 1938.
22.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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