Mystic, CT


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Mystic, CT

About 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.
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Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 7 ft above sea level

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.

Norwich has some local arts amenities but is also transforming itself into a regional weekend tourist destination, with large casinos, upscale hotels and spas. The central location to New England and New York just might make this work. Air and many other services are available in Providence, 60 miles northeast. Employment projections have declined. Cost of living, while high, is moderate on a Connecticut scale.

Level terrain with marshes and beach at the coast give way to rolling and wooded terrain to the north. Hills around Norwich rise 500 feet. The climate is New England continental moderated by proximity to water. Summers are warm and humid but with refreshing sea breezes. The inland Norwich area is typically warmer in summer and colder in winter. Winters are cold and wet with occasional periods of more extreme cold. Since the area lies east of the main part of Long Island, coastal “noreaster” storms are strong and can produce significant rain and snow. First freeze is late October, last is late April.

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Mystic Cost of Living

Central location, historic interest, and attractive setting make Mystic a great place to live.

$472,800
+28.5% higher than avg
$115,065
40.0% lower than avg
9.2 / 5.3
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summer/winter
Mystic Crime
14.8 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Mystic, Connecticut
$90,720
for a family
$52,800
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Mystic
   Central location
Harsh winters
   Historic interest
Some urban decay
   Attractive setting
Weak job growth
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Over 6 years ago
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  More
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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.   More
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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  More
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