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Old Saybrook Center, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,063 Population 1,047/sq mi density
$85,466 Median Income $81,571 per capita
$400,600 Home Value $482,432 Zillow
$1,665 Median Rent 45.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 1,990 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,466 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$400,600 home value, $1,665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Old Saybrook Center, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,466
14% above
$81,571 per capita
Home Value
$400,600
42% above
Zillow: $482,432
Median Rent
$1,665/mo
43% above
45.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
137/100K
64% below
1,990/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.3%
67% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
17% below
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Old Saybrook Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Old Saybrook Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
114%
Home Value
142%
Rent
143%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
167%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Old Saybrook Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Old Saybrook Center residents earn a median household income of $85,466 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $81,571. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,800 business establishments, including 485 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Old Saybrook Center is $400,600 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $482,432. Median rent is $1,665/month, with 45.9% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Old Saybrook Center reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,990/100K.

Education

56.3% of adults in Old Saybrook Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Old Saybrook Center has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,063
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density1,047/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,466
Per Capita$81,571
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$16,096M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353

Housing

A
Home Value$400,600
Rent$1,665
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$482,432
Housing Units1,287
Rent Burden45.9%

Crime

F
Violent137/100K
Property1,990/100K

Health

Obesity26.8%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation17 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.3%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+26.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.4%
EV Stations11
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Old Saybrook Center was built in 1974.
24.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 485 restaurants in the area.