Living in Old Mystic, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Old Mystic · Census data 2020–2024
Old Mystic has 3,340 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $130,903 (37% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $342,500, the median rent is $1,602/month.
Old Mystic at a glance
- Population
- 3,340
- Median age
- 46.3State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $130,903State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $342,500State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,602/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 90.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Old Mystic a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Old Mystic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Old Mystic the median home value is $342,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,602 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,148 a month in housing costs.
Old Mystic median household income
The median household income in Old Mystic is $130,903 and the income per person is $56,218. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Old Mystic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,390
- Owner-occupied
- 90.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.7%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.64
Old Mystic demographics
- Population
- 3,340
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 1,263
- Foreign-born
- 10.8%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Old Mystic ›
Education in Old Mystic
40.2% of adults 25 and older in Old Mystic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Old Mystic
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Old Mystic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mystic | 3,340 | $130,903 | $342,500 | $1,602 |
| Mystic | 4,483 | $152,559 | $538,800 | $1,993 |
| Noank | 1,859 | $143,583 | $531,900 | $978 |
| Poquonock Bridge | 1,105 | $36,940 | $220,300 | $1,403 |
| Ledyard | 15,433 | $107,975 | $326,200 | $1,629 |
| Long Hill | 4,399 | $84,201 | $175,600 | $1,722 |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus Park | 8,460 | $81,694 | $290,100 | $1,856 |
| Groton Long Point | 546 | $172,500 | $969,600 | $2,295 |
| Gales Ferry | 1,141 | $80,735 | $335,100 | $2,201 |
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What is the median household income in Old Mystic, CT?
The median household income in Old Mystic is $130,903, 37% 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 Old Mystic?
The median home value in Old Mystic is $342,500, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Old Mystic?
The median gross rent in Old Mystic is $1,602 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Old Mystic, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Old Mystic?
The median age in Old Mystic is 46.3 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Old Mystic?
The average commute to work in Old Mystic is 26 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Old Mystic?
The unemployment rate in Old Mystic is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Old Mystic?
40.2% of adults in Old 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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