Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Old Saybrook Center is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 2,063. Residents earn $85,466 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Old Saybrook Center receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Old Saybrook Center stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Old Saybrook Center is $85,466, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Old Saybrook Center is $400,600, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,665 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Old Saybrook Center is a highly educated community — 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Old Saybrook Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 90.6% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.4% |
| 30% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,466 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $81,571 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,353 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,114 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,800 |
| County GDP | $16,096M |
| Restaurants | 485 |
| Healthcare | 542 |
| Retail | 655 |
| Manufacturing | 215 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,204 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.05% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 24.6% |
| Census Median | $400,600 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $685,000 |
| Median List Price | $685,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $150 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,665 |
| 43% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,204 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.05% |
| Obesity | 26.8% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.5% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.4% |
| Exercise Access | 92.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 542 |
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,047/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2866°N, 72.3582°W |
| County FIPS | 09130 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.3% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,047/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 542 |
| Restaurants | 485 |
| Retail Stores | 655 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 24.6% |