Mystic, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
4,441 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
64.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$146,042 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$493,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,041 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,608 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
2
Norwich-New London-Willimantic Metro Area
2
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
3
Norwich-New London-Willimantic Metro Area
3
Connecticut
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 8 28
Feb 3 8 31
Mar 5 4 37
Apr 5 1 47
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 5 1 43
Dec 4 6 33

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, CT State Senate District 18, CT State House District 41, CT
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Schools

Mystic Middle School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
SB Butler School
2 miles, W • 3.7 star
Deans Mill School
2 miles, E • 4.6 star
Carl C Cutler Middle School
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Cortiva Institute-Groton
4 miles, W • 1.4 star
Mitchell College
8 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Westerly Hospital
7 miles, E • 4.1 star
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
8 miles, W • 3.2 star
William W Backus Hospital
15 miles, N • 4.1 star
South County Hospital Inc
24 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

Tweed-New Haven Airport
49 miles, W • 1 star
Bradley International Airport
55 miles, N • 2.8 star
Worcester Regional Airport
63 miles, NE • 1 star
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