Old Saybrook Center is a small town of 2,017 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $79,712
.
Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is
3% above the national average.
Strengths:
Old Saybrook Center 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 Old Saybrook Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Old Saybrook Center 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: 103.2
Old Saybrook Center's overall cost of living index is 103.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Old Saybrook Center costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.
Metric
Old Saybrook Center, CT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$396,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,833
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$79,712
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Old Saybrook Center's violent crime rate is 26.5 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
26.5 /100k
Property Crime
586.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Old Saybrook Center is served primarily by Old Saybrook School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Old Saybrook Center, CT
National Avg
School District
Old Saybrook School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
52.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Old Saybrook Center sees average highs of 39.2°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 47.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.5 inches of snow per year.
Old Saybrook Center's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Old Saybrook Center roughly 3% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $396,100 and median rent is $1,833/month.
Old Saybrook Center's violent crime rate is 26.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 586.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Old Saybrook Center are operated by Old Saybrook School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 52.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Old Saybrook Center, CT has a population of 2,017, a median household income of $79,712, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Old Saybrook Center averages 39.2°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.8 inches
with about 24.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Old Saybrook Center, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06475.
The population of Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut is 2,017 with a median age of 60.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Old Saybrook Center: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $396,100, median household income $79,712, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Old Saybrook Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
