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Niantic, CT

Niantic, CT.

Population: 11,332 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Niantic, CT is $526,535 — up 8.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $510,000 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,825/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$526,535

Typical home value

+8.0%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$526,535
1-year appreciation
+8.0%
3-year appreciation
+26.0%
5-year appreciation
+54.0%
10-year appreciation
+109.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$526,535
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+4.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$510,000
Median list price
$494,900
Median price per sqft
$301
1-year sale-price change
+3.3%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
57
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+4.2%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,825/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,324/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,518/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,902/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,418/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,995/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.3 : 1
Schools include
East Lyme Middle School, Lillie B. Haynes School, Niantic Center School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A08
NFIP flood claims on record
169
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
New London Submarine Base (8.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
296
Days with Moderate air quality
60
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,284
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,748

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site (48 mi)
National parks include
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, Roger Williams National Memorial, Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Mile Creek Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Groton New London Airport (GON) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
99
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1969
Housing built before 1970
51.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.7%
Median annual property tax
$5,837
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

NianticState medianUS median
Typical home value$526,535$444,911$288,527
Median sale price$510,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,825/mo$2,248/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,837$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Niantic, CT?
$526,535.
What is the median sale price in Niantic, CT?
$510,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Niantic, CT?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Niantic, CT?
Typical rent: $2,825/month.
Is Niantic, CT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Niantic, CT. 169 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A08. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the radon potential in Niantic, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Niantic, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Niantic, CT?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Niantic, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Niantic, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Niantic, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 103.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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