Median Age
56 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
34%
Old Saybrook
Old Saybrook, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,597
Population
12,497
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Enchanting coastal town with classic New England charm
Picturesque
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Coastal
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Riverside
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Historic
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Charming
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Peaceful
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Nestled where the Connecticut River meets the Long Island Sound, Old Saybrook is a picturesque community brimming with classic New England charm. Incorporated in 1854, Old Saybrook is one of the oldest towns in Connecticut. Old Saybrook’s historic character persists to this day, with an array of houses and structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Old Saybrook honors its storied past with amenities like the General William Hart House and Museum, Fort Saybrook Monument Park, and the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. The community also offers a slew of modern amenities in suburban shopping centers and plazas along Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook’s main commercial thoroughfare.
Old Saybrook contains a wide variety of apartments available for rent in tranquil residential areas. The community’s natural beauty provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, especially at popular venues such as Harveys Beach and the Preserve. Getting around from Old Saybrook is a breeze with access to I-95 and the Old Saybrook Amtrak station.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$109,950
Average: $135,503
Education
5,598
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,788
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Old Saybrook has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Old Saybrook, CT is $2,595 for one bedroom, and $3,371 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old Saybrook has increased by 4.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,595/month
784 Sq Ft
House
$6,491/month
1,898 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Old Saybrook, CT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
317 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
401 Students
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-8
317 Students
Old Saybrook Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
347 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride
- Connecticut River Museum
- Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
- Selden Island State Park Reserve
- Rocky Neck State Park
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.