At a Glance
Median Income
$119,444
$54,276 per capita
Home Value
$324,600
Zillow: $587,176
Median Rent
$1,823/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
8.8% smoking rate
How Old Mystic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Mystic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Old Mystic a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Old Mystic residents earn a median household income of $119,444 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,276. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% 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 Old Mystic is $324,600 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $587,176. Median rent is $1,823/month, with 30.0% 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 1975.
Education
42.6% of adults in Old Mystic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old Mystic has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,189
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density743/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,444
Per Capita$54,276
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$9,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$324,600
Rent$1,823
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$587,176
Housing Units1,456
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation204 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.6%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+19.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Old Mystic was built in 1975.
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.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
10.8% 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.