What are the schools like in Old Mystic, CT?

Old Mystic is served primarily by Groton School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Old Mystic?

The median household income in Old Mystic, CT is $112,734 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Old Mystic, CT?

Old Mystic has an average high temperature of 38.8°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Old Mystic, CT affordable or expensive?

Old Mystic's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Old Mystic is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $302,500 and the median rent is $1,699 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Old Mystic, CT?

Old Mystic 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 Old Mystic, CT a Good Place to Live?

Old Mystic is a small town of 3,385 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $112,734 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Old Mystic is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Old 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: 101.3

Old Mystic's overall cost of living index is 101.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Old Mystic costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Old Mystic, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$302,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,699	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,734	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Old 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

Old Mystic is served primarily by Groton School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Old Mystic, CT	National Avg
School District	Groton School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Old Mystic sees average highs of 38.8°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 48.9 inches of annual precipitation and 24.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Old Mystic, CT
Average High — January	38.8°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.9"
Annual Snowfall	24.5"

Demographics

Metric	Old Mystic, CT	National Avg
Population	3,385	—
Median Age	47.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	6.3%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mystic, CT 2 mi Noank, CT 3 mi Poquonock Bridge, CT 4 mi Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT 4 mi Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County), CT 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Old Mystic

Old Mystic, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06355

Old Mystic vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Mystic, CT affordable or expensive?

Old Mystic's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Old Mystic roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $302,500 and median rent is $1,699/month.

What is the crime rate in Old Mystic, CT?

Old 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.

What are the schools like in Old Mystic?

Public schools in Old Mystic are operated by Groton School District. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Old Mystic, CT a good place to live?

Old Mystic, CT has a population of 3,385, a median household income of $112,734, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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 Old Mystic?

Old Mystic averages 38.8°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.9 inches with about 24.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Old Mystic?

Old Mystic, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06355.

What is the population of Old Mystic?

The population of Old Mystic, Connecticut is 3,385 with a median age of 47.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Old Mystic?

Key numbers for living in Old Mystic: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $302,500, median household income $112,734, 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 Old Mystic side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.