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East Lyme, Connecticut

town

At a glance

18,721
Population
$412,600
Median home value (all homes)
36% above U.S. median
$540,164
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,462/mo
Median rent
8% above U.S. median
$105,044
Median household income
34% above U.S. median
25.7 min
Average commute
95.1%
Homes with broadband
3.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 114 — 14% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing54% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities21% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost5% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates97.6%
College graduates51.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city East Lyme Economic Development
The Economic Development Commission is a town-level body in East Lyme, CT. The page notes that its duties were absorbed by the Board of Selectmen in 2012.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
state Connecticut's Business Response
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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