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Ledyard, Connecticut

town

At a glance

15,433
Population
$326,200
Median home value (all homes)
8% above U.S. median
$421,785
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,629/mo
Median rent
21% above U.S. median
$107,975
Median household income
37% above U.S. median
22.1 min
Average commute
93.3%
Homes with broadband
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 106 — 6% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities32% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost19% 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 college6 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates97%
College graduates40.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Ledyard Economic Development
Ledyard Economic Development aims to enhance the town's economic well-being by catalyzing new business and supporting existing businesses that wish to grow, in a community that values its rural heritage, authentic New England character and rare quality of life.
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 sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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