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Old Saybrook, Connecticut

town · Middlesex County

At a glance

10,575
Population
$538,200
Median home value (all homes)
77% above U.S. median
$711,337
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,846/mo
Median rent
37% above U.S. median
$114,333
Median household income
46% above U.S. median
28.6 min
Average commute
93%
Homes with broadband
2.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 126 — 26% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing95% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities22% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost5% above
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 college15 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates96.2%
College graduates57.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Old Saybrook Economic Development
Old Saybrook's Economic Development Commission supports the town's business community, highlighting retail, dining, recreation, the arts, and local industries.
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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