Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
27%
East Lyme
East Lyme, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,121
Population
19,919
Renter Mix
24% Rent
A seaside town brimming with natural beauty and charm
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East Lyme is a charming coastal town situated on the Long Island Sound, about midway between Boston and New York City. East Lyme is regarded for its small-town character, boasting a slew of eclectic shops, restaurants, and community events in addition to a mile-long boardwalk overlooking Niantic Bay.
East Lyme provides ample opportunities for enjoying its beautiful environment, from hiking outdoor venues like Rocky Neck State Park and Nehantic State Forest, to strolling the town’s many scenic beaches. East Lyme offers an array of apartments, condos, and houses available for rent in peaceful communities. Residents delight in straightforward commutes and travels with access to I-95 and U.S. 1.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,432
Average: $125,318
Education
8,262
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,239
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
East Lyme has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
37%
Other Education
63%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in East Lyme, CT is $1,800 for a studio, $2,121 for one bedroom, $2,630 for two bedrooms, and $2,877 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Lyme has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,121/month
778 Sq Ft
House
$3,442/month
1,806 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Lyme, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
362 Students
Public
Grades K-5
211 Students
Public
Grades K-8
715 Students
Public
Grades K-5
274 Students
LEARN Haynes Elementary Intensive Program
Public
Grades K-5
16 Students
Public
Grades K-8
715 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
966 Students
Abilities In Motion (Aim) Program
Public
Grades 9-12
13 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
4 Students
LEARN STS 18 - 21 Year Old Program
Public
Grades 9-12
3 Students
Medically Fragile Program (Waves)
Public
Grades 9-12
2 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
- Rocky Neck State Park
- McCook Point Park & Beach
- Foxglove Farm
- Selden Island State Park Reserve
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Tweed/New Haven
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.