Living in Mystic, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mystic · Census data 2020–2024
Mystic has 4,483 residents with a median age of 57. The median household income is $152,559 (59% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $538,800, the median rent is $1,993/month.
Mystic at a glance
- Population
- 4,483
- Median age
- 57State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $152,559State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $538,800State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,993/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 66.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Mystic a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mystic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mystic the median home value is $538,800, 62% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,993 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,230 a month in housing costs.
Mystic median household income
The median household income in Mystic is $152,559 and the income per person is $86,580. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Mystic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,515
- Owner-occupied
- 66.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.7%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 1.94
Mystic demographics
- Population
- 4,483
- Median age
- 57
- Under 18
- 12.4%
- 65 and older
- 38.5%
- Households
- 2,161
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mystic ›
Education in Mystic
65% of adults 25 and older in Mystic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 29.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mystic
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.6%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Mystic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic | 4,483 | $152,559 | $538,800 | $1,993 |
| Noank | 1,859 | $143,583 | $531,900 | $978 |
| Old Mystic | 3,340 | $130,903 | $342,500 | $1,602 |
| Poquonock Bridge | 1,105 | $36,940 | $220,300 | $1,403 |
| Stonington | 934 | $109,167 | $879,800 | $1,488 |
| Groton Long Point | 546 | $172,500 | $969,600 | $2,295 |
| Long Hill | 4,399 | $84,201 | $175,600 | $1,722 |
| Pawcatuck | 5,577 | $80,114 | $360,600 | $1,155 |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus Park | 8,460 | $81,694 | $290,100 | $1,856 |
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What is the median household income in Mystic, CT?
The median household income in Mystic is $152,559, 59% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mystic?
The median home value in Mystic is $538,800, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Mystic?
The median gross rent in Mystic is $1,993 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Mystic, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Mystic?
The median age in Mystic is 57 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Mystic?
The average commute to work in Mystic is 21 minutes; 23.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mystic?
The unemployment rate in Mystic is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mystic?
65% of adults in Mystic have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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