What are the schools like in Niantic, CT?

Niantic is served primarily by East Lyme School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Niantic?

The median household income in Niantic, CT is $82,398 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Niantic, CT?

Niantic has an average high temperature of 38.3°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.5 inches.

Niantic, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Niantic, CT affordable or expensive?

Niantic's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Niantic is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $376,900 and the median rent is $1,563 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Niantic, CT?

Niantic has a violent crime rate of 60.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 485.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Niantic, CT a Good Place to Live?

Niantic is a small town of 3,497 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $82,398 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Niantic is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Niantic 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: 101.7

Niantic's overall cost of living index is 101.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Niantic costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Niantic, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$376,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,563	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,398	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Niantic'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

Niantic is served primarily by East Lyme School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Niantic, CT	National Avg
School District	East Lyme School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Niantic sees average highs of 38.3°F in January and 79.8°F in July, with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation and 24.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Niantic, CT
Average High — January	38.3°F
Average High — July	79.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.8"
Annual Snowfall	24.5"

Demographics

Metric	Niantic, CT	National Avg
Population	3,497	—
Median Age	57.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	11.8%	22.2%
65 and over	33.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waterford, CT 4 mi New London, CT 5 mi Groton, CT 7 mi Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County), CT 8 mi Old Saybrook Center, CT 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Niantic

Niantic, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06357

Niantic vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niantic, CT affordable or expensive?

Niantic's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Niantic roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $376,900 and median rent is $1,563/month.

What is the crime rate in Niantic, CT?

Niantic'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.

What are the schools like in Niantic?

Public schools in Niantic are operated by East Lyme School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 50.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Niantic, CT a good place to live?

Niantic, CT has a population of 3,497, a median household income of $82,398, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Niantic?

Niantic averages 38.3°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches with about 24.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Niantic?

Niantic, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06357.

What is the population of Niantic?

The population of Niantic, Connecticut is 3,497 with a median age of 57.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Niantic?

Key numbers for living in Niantic: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $376,900, median household income $82,398, 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 Niantic side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.