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Old Mystic, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Washington County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
3,189 Population 743/sq mi density
$119,444 Median Income $54,276 per capita
$324,600 Home Value $587,176 Zillow
$1,823 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$119,444 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$324,600 home value, $1,823/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Old Mystic, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,444
59% above
$54,276 per capita
Home Value
$324,600
15% above
Zillow: $587,176
Median Rent
$1,823/mo
57% above
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
193/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
26% above
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
159%
Home Value
115%
Rent
157%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
126%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Old Mystic a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
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 2.6% (28% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Old Mystic reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 193/100K.

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 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

Population3,189
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density743/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,444
Per Capita$54,276
Unemployment2.6%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property193/100K

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,474/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
17.5% 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.