Mystic, CT

Living in Mystic, CT is an experience like no other. With its vibrant maritime history, quaint downtown area and stunning views of the nearby ocean, Mystic offers a unique and enjoyable living environment for both locals and visitors alike. The town itself has plenty of attractions to explore such as the Mystic Seaport Museum, Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park and Mystic Aquarium. Additionally, the surrounding area is filled with shops, restaurants, parks and beaches that make it a great place to stay year-round. Whether you're looking for a relaxing weekend away or an adventurous day out on the water, Mystic has something for everyone to enjoy. Small-city complex - Eastern Connecticut along the Long Island Sound to 15 miles north along the Thames River.

State: Connecticut
County: New London County
Metro Area: Norwich-New London Metro Area
City: Mystic

Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Cost of Living: 6.8% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 7 ft above sea level

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Pros
Central location
Historic interest
Attractive setting

Cons
Harsh winters
Some urban decay
Weak job growth

What Bert Has To Say About Norwich-New London Metro Area

New London is located where the broad Thames River empties into the Long Island Sound. Norwich lies about 13 miles upriver. New London has a rich maritime history and is now home to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Norwich is an early industrial center, where the first paper and iron nails were made in the mid-1700’s. Both cities remain fairly industrial but have modestly attractive downtown cores with areas of historic buildings. New London is also home to two small colleges.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Mystic is 9.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Mystic jobs have increased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Mystic's cost of living is 6.8% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Mystic's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Mystic, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, New London county remained very strongly Democratic, 56.9% to 40.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Mystic's population is 4,354 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 7.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Mystic is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.4%.

SCHOOLS

Mystic public schools spend $17,212 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.9 students per teacher in Mystic. More Education

Mystic Rankings

#13	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
#17	Best Green Cities
#67	2005 Best Places to Live
#93	America's Migraine Hot Spots

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Housing Market in Mystic

It's a good time to buy in Mystic. Home Appreciation is up 11.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Mystic is .

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Reviews for Mystic 3 Reviews

Historic playground - 2/20/2018
Mystic is probably one of my favourite places in the world to visit. It's a tiny town full of history. Over the years, Mystic has really taken advantage of its rich... Read More

CL | Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY | Reply | No Replies

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LYME DISEASE & HURRICANES - 6/5/2015
Lyme Disease is carried by ticks smaller than a pinhead and Connecticut is infested with them. Harsh winters are mentioned, but summer hurricanes are also a con. ... Read More

Kay | Mystic, CT | Reply | No Replies

a good place to raise a family - 6/25/2006
A little costly to live here in Ct.,especially in Mystic. Good colleges and universities are everywhere in CT. Plenty to do and things to see. Mystic has very little... Read More

kenneth | Mystic, CT | Reply | No Replies

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