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Old saybrook, CT

Old saybrook, CT.

Population: 10,575 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Old saybrook, CT is $710,654 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $660,000 after a median 38 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,136/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$710,654

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$710,654
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+21.6%
5-year appreciation
+50.2%
10-year appreciation
+96.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$710,654
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$660,000
Median list price
$774,950
Median price per sqft
$317
1-year sale-price change
+16.8%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
50
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+4.2%
Days to pending
18 days
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,136/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,877/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,441/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,816/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Old Saybrook Middle School, Kathleen E. Goodwin School, Old Saybrook Senior High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
New London Submarine Base (16.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
170
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
0
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,589
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,423

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Fire Island National Seashore (53 mi)
National parks include
Fire Island National Seashore, Weir Farm National Historical Park, Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Mile Creek Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Groton New London Airport (GON) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WILLIAM W BACKUS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
81
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
55.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,272
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
84.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

Old saybrookState medianUS median
Median home value$710,654$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$660,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,136/mo$2,213/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,272$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Old saybrook, CT?
$710,654.
What is the median sale price in Old saybrook, CT?
$660,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Old saybrook, CT?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Old saybrook, CT?
Typical rent: $3,136/month.
Is Old saybrook, CT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the radon potential in Old saybrook, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Old saybrook, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Old saybrook, CT?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Old saybrook, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 16.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Old saybrook, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Old saybrook, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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