The Town FilesMystic, Connecticut
Community · population 4,348 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $538,800
- Household income
- $152,559
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 57.0
Mystic is a community of 4,348 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $538,800, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks more seaside character than 99% of Connecticut towns, better for retirees than 98% of Connecticut towns, better for cycling than 94% of Connecticut towns.
- #4 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Connecticut
- #10 in 25 Small Towns in Connecticut With the Mildest Winters
- #15 in The 21 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Connecticut
- #22 in 25 Small Towns in Connecticut With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #42 in The 50 Best Seaside Small Towns in America
- #50 in The 50 Best Seaside Places in America
How Mystic ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mystic is worth $538,800, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $152,559, which is more affordable than 56% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,993 a month. 66.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mystic | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $538,800 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,993 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $152,559 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 66.3% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1942 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.5% | — |
Who lives in Mystic
| People | Mystic | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.0 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 38.5% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 12.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.0% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 23.6% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 21.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 93.8% |
Weather in Mystic
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 23.8°F. About 48.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.5 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mystic since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on November 13, 2021 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 29, 1969.
Public schools in Mystic
3 public schools with 1,297 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic River Magnet School | PK-5 | 511 | 12.2 |
| Stonington Middle School | 6-8 | 394 | 8.6 |
| Northeast Academy Magnet School | K-5 | 392 | 13.1 |
Towns near Mystic
- Stonington, CT2.4 mi · 18,335 people · home $483,400
- Old Mystic, CT2.5 mi · 3,493 people · home $342,500
- Groton, CT4.0 mi · 38,411 people · home $340,100
- Long Hill, CT4.9 mi · 3,948 people · home $175,600
- Pawcatuck, CT5.3 mi · 5,433 people · home $360,600
- Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT6.0 mi · 8,870 people · home $290,100
- Groton, CT6.1 mi · 9,387 people · home $306,600
- Ledyard, CT6.2 mi · 15,413 people · home $326,200
Mystic questions
Is Mystic, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mystic scores better for retirees than 98% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 74%. 38.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.0).
How much does a house cost in Mystic?
The median owner-occupied home in Mystic is valued at $538,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $152,559, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,993 a month.
What is the weather like in Mystic?
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 23.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.9 inches of precipitation a year and 24.5 inches of snow.
Does Mystic get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mystic since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on November 13, 2021. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)