Median Income
$126,854
household / year
Median Home Value
$460,100
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,491
gross / month
Cost of Living
102
national avg = 100

Is Mystic, CT a Good Place to Live?

Mystic is a small town of 4,417 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $126,854 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Mystic stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Mystic is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mystic city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.3

Mystic's overall cost of living index is 102.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mystic costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric Mystic, CT National Avg
Median Home Value $460,100 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $1,491 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 70.5% 65.9%
Median Household Income $126,854 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mystic's violent crime rate is 60.7 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
60.7 /100k
Property Crime
485.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Mystic is served primarily by Stonington School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Mystic, CT National Avg
School District Stonington School District —
Elementary Schools 2 —
Middle Schools 1 —
High Schools 1 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 10.1:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.4% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 97.6% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mystic sees average highs of 38.8°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation and 24.5 inches of snow per year.

MetricMystic, CT
Average High — January38.8°F
Average High — July80.8°F
Annual Precipitation47.3"
Annual Snowfall24.5"

Demographics

MetricMystic, CTNational Avg
Population4,417—
Median Age55.838.9
Unemployment Rate3.7%3.7%
Avg Commute Time20.5 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)80.4%59.3%
Black or African American1.2%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino14.6%18.9%
Asian2.0%6.3%
Under 1812.9%22.2%
65 and over36.6%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Old Mystic, CT 2 mi Noank, CT 3 mi Poquonock Bridge, CT 3 mi Stonington, CT 3 mi Groton Long Point, CT 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Mystic

Mystic, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06378

Mystic vs Other Cities

Mystic, CT vs Old Mystic, CT Mystic, CT vs Noank, CT Mystic, CT vs Poquonock Bridge, CT Mystic, CT vs Stonington, CT Mystic, CT vs Groton Long Point, CT

Frequently Asked Questions

Mystic's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Mystic roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $460,100 and median rent is $1,491/month.
Mystic's violent crime rate is 60.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 485.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mystic are operated by Stonington School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 62.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mystic, CT has a population of 4,417, a median household income of $126,854, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Mystic averages 38.8°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches with about 24.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mystic, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06378.
The population of Mystic, Connecticut is 4,417 with a median age of 55.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mystic: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $460,100, median household income $126,854, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mystic side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.