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East Lyme, Connecticut

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Population in 2010: 19,159.
Population change since 2000: +5.7%
 
Males: 9,029  (47.1%)
Females: 10,130  (52.9%)
Median resident age:

44.3 years
Connecticut median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 06357.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $109,094 (it was $66,539 in 2000)
East Lyme:

$109,094
CT:

$88,429

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $51,579 (it was $28,765 in 2000)

East Lyme town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $353,037 (it was $163,300 in 2000)
East Lyme:

$353,037
CT:

$347,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $336,024; detached houses: $358,368; townhouses or other attached units: $232,367; in 2-unit structures: $294,123; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $234,423; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $212,293; mobile homes: $38,564; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $86,722
March 2022 cost of living index in East Lyme: 111.2 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in East Lyme, CT (2010)
    • 15,79282.4%White alone
    • 1,0295.4%Asian alone
    • 1,0155.3%Hispanic
    • 9705.1%Black alone
    • 2881.5%Two or more races
    • 440.2%American Indian alone
    • 160.08%Other race alone
    • 50.03%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in East Lyme detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in East Lyme, Connecticut as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in East Lyme is 9,580 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in East Lyme by year

Type

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(5.3)		0
(0.0)		1
(5.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		6
(31.8)		3
(16.0)		1
(5.4)		2
(10.9)		1
(5.4)		1
(5.3)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(5.3)		1
(5.4)		4
(21.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		2
(10.6)		3
(16.0)		7
(37.7)		8
(43.5)		5
(27.1)		8
(42.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		6
(31.8)		12
(64.0)		12
(64.6)		9
(48.9)		2
(10.8)		7
(36.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		33
(175.1)		73
(389.5)		54
(290.5)		76
(413.2)		61
(330.3)		57
(300.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		3
(15.9)		4
(21.3)		19
(102.2)		18
(97.9)		13
(70.4)		5
(26.3)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(5.4)		0
(0.0)		1
(5.4)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index38.150.037.862.629.329.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in East Lyme, CT

Crime rate in East Lyme detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 34 (27 officers - 22 male; 5 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.46
Connecticut average:

2.10
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Ancestries: Irish (20.7%), English (16.5%), Italian (16.1%), German (12.9%), Polish (7.4%), French (5.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 05/1839

Land area: 34.0 square miles.

Population density: 563 people per square mile   (low).

960 residents are foreign born (2.0% Asia, 1.9% Europe, 0.6% Latin America).

This town:

5.3%
Connecticut:

10.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
East Lyme town:

1.7% ($2,703)
Connecticut:

1.8% ($2,961)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Meriden, CT (33.1 miles , pop. 58,244).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: North Hempstead, NY (85.1 miles , pop. 222,611).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (92.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Niantic, CT (1.2 miles ),
Waterford, CT (2.0 miles ),
Central Waterford, CT (2.1 miles ),
Old Lyme, CT (2.1 miles ),
New London, CT (2.4 miles ),
Groton, CT (2.7 miles ),
Lyme, CT (2.8 miles ),
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 41.34 N, Longitude: 72.22 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 860

Distribution of median household income in East Lyme, CT in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 52 buildings, average cost: $284,800
  • 2021: 44 buildings, average cost: $501,400
  • 2020: 64 buildings, average cost: $241,000
  • 2019: 36 buildings, average cost: $263,500
  • 2018: 18 buildings, average cost: $266,300
  • 2017: 16 buildings, average cost: $267,100
  • 2016: 24 buildings, average cost: $261,200
  • 2015: 37 buildings, average cost: $253,300
  • 2014: 38 buildings, average cost: $230,500
  • 2013: 37 buildings, average cost: $226,700
  • 2012: 21 buildings, average cost: $223,700
  • 2011: 22 buildings, average cost: $218,100
  • 2010: 32 buildings, average cost: $215,300
  • 2009: 20 buildings, average cost: $217,600
  • 2008: 27 buildings, average cost: $216,600
  • 2007: 39 buildings, average cost: $200,300
  • 2006: 83 buildings, average cost: $207,200
  • 2005: 127 buildings, average cost: $184,300
  • 2004: 88 buildings, average cost: $233,200
  • 2003: 76 buildings, average cost: $235,700
  • 2002: 72 buildings, average cost: $175,300
  • 2001: 70 buildings, average cost: $169,700
  • 2000: 74 buildings, average cost: $163,000
  • 1999: 71 buildings, average cost: $119,100
  • 1998: 80 buildings, average cost: $122,300
  • 1997: 83 buildings, average cost: $98,000
Number of permits per 10,000 East Lyme, CT residents
Average permit cost in East Lyme, CT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Connecticut:

3.9%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in East Lyme, CT
Historical housing units in East Lyme, CT
Most common industries in East Lyme, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.9%)
  • Chemicals (7.3%)
  • Construction (6.1%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.8%)
  • Chemicals (8.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.9%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Utilities (5.5%)
  • Health care (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.6%)
  • Educational services (14.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Chemicals (5.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.2%)
  • Social assistance (4.2%)
Most common occupations in East Lyme, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Engineers (3.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.3%)
  • Life and physical scientists (2.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (2.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (2.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Engineers (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Carpenters (3.9%)
  • Computer specialists (3.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Cashiers (3.4%)

Average climate in East Lyme, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

East Lyme, Connecticut average temperatures East Lyme, Connecticut average precipitation East Lyme, Connecticut humidity East Lyme, Connecticut wind speed East Lyme, Connecticut snowfall East Lyme, Connecticut sunshine East Lyme, Connecticut clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 65.7. This is about average.

City:

65.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 33.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 12.6. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.6
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.58. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.58
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

East Lyme-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Connecticut state average. It is 51% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.6 miles away from the East Lyme town center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 8/21/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.2 miles away from the town center injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

East Lyme-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Connecticut state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 210.7 miles away from East Lyme center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 232.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 230.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 152.7 miles away from East Lyme center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 184.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 175.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in New London County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 5, Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Blizzards: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near East Lyme:

  • BRIDE BROOK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; NIANTIC, CT)
  • BAYVIEW HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; WATERFORD, CT)
  • NEW LONDON REHAB AND CARE OF WATERFORD (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; WATERFORD, CT)
  • GREENTREE MANOR NURSING AND REHA (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; WATERFORD, CT)
  • VNA OF SOUTHEASTERN CT INC (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; WATERFORD, CT)
  • LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; NEW LONDON, CT)
  • NEW LONDON DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; NEW LONDON, CT)

Amtrak stations near East Lyme:

  • 7 miles: NEW LONDON (27 WATER ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 9 miles: OLD SAYBROOK (455 BOSTON POST RD.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 14 miles: MYSTIC (RTE. 1) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Operable nuclear power plants near East Lyme:

  • 5 miles: Millstone 1 and 2 in Waterford, CT.
  • 5 miles: Millstone 3 in Waterford, CT.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to East Lyme:

  • Connecticut College (about 7 miles; New London, CT; Full-time enrollment: 2,068)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 14 miles; Norwich, CT; FT enrollment: 2,897)
  • Eastern Connecticut State University (about 27 miles; Willimantic, CT; FT enrollment: 4,985)
  • Wesleyan University (about 28 miles; Middletown, CT; FT enrollment: 3,517)
  • University of Connecticut (about 33 miles; Storrs, CT; FT enrollment: 22,037)
  • Manchester Community College (about 35 miles; Manchester, CT; FT enrollment: 4,667)
  • Goodwin College (about 36 miles; East Hartford, CT; FT enrollment: 3,017)

Public high schools in East Lyme:

  • EAST LYME HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,060, Location: 30 CHESTERFIELD RD, Grades: 9-12)
  • POST HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION CENTER (Location: 132 BOSTON POST RD, UNIT#11, Grades: 12)
  • COASTAL CONNECTIONS (Location: 315 FLANDERS RD, Grades: 9-12)
  • LEARN STS 18 - 21 YEAR OLD PROGRAM (Location: 132 BOSTON POST ROAD, Grades: 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in East Lyme:

  • FLANDERS SCHOOL (Students: 509, Location: 167 BOSTON POST ROAD, Grades: KG-4)
  • LEARN HAYNES ELEMENTARY INTENSIVE PROGRAM (Location: 29 SOCIETY ROAD, Grades: 1-5)
  • LEARN HAYNES ELEMENTARY SAILS PROGRAM (Location: 29 SOCIETY ROAD, Grades: KG-4)
  • LEARN MIDDLE SCHOOL INTENSIVE PROGRAM (Location: 29 SOCIETY ROAD, Grades: 5-8)
See full list of schools located in East Lyme

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • East Lyme High School 2003 MM State Football Champions

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in East Lyme: Connecticut Correctional Center-Niantic (A), Country Club of New England (B), Rocky Neck Pavilion (C), Niantic Bay Yacht Club (D), Bride Plain (E), Yale Engineering Camp (F), Cedar Ridge Golf Course (G), East Lyme Fire Communications (H), Niantic Fire Department Headquarters / Niantic Emergency Medical Services (I), Niantic Fire Department Station 2 (J), Flanders Fire Department (K), Thomas Lee House (L), Niantic Library Connecticut Correctional Institution (M), Millstone Information and Science Center (N), East Lyme Public Library (O), Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut (P). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Flanders Plaza Shopping Center (1), Niantic Village Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in East Lyme include: Christ Lutheran Church (A), Flanders Baptist Church (B), Harvest Assembly of God Church (C), Harvest Christian Fellowship Church (D), Niantic Baptist Church (E), Niantic Community Church (F), Nikirk Ministries World Headquarters (G), Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp (H), Saint Agnes Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Champion Cemetery (1), Stone Church Cemetery (2), Union Cemetery (3), Whistletown Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Bush Pond (A), Clark Pond (B), Darrow Pond (C), Dodge Pond (D), Havens Pond (E), Indian Pond (F), Little Dodge Pond (G), Bride Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Red Brook (A), Beaver Dam Brook (B), Bride Brook (C), Cranberry Meadow Brook (D), Fourmile River (E), Latimer Brook (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in East Lyme: Rocky Neck State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Beach: Attawan Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Lee House-East Lyme Historical Society (Historical Places & Services; Shore Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Sleep Inn & Suites (5 King Arthur Drive) (1), Crescent Beach Hotel (Crescent Beach) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Jay Allen Sanford - Writer, Tom Danielson - Road bicycle racer, Chris Winters - College basketball player (Central Conn. Blue Devils).

New London County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in East Lyme and their reported violations in the past:

RYE FIELD MANOR ELDERLY HOUSING (Population served: 78, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2014, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-23-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-23-2014), St Compliance achieved (FEB-28-2014), St Public Notif received (MAY-27-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-20-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-20-2013), St Public Notif received (MAY-27-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-02-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-02-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-12-2013), St Compliance achieved (FEB-28-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-13-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-13-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-12-2013), St Compliance achieved (FEB-28-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-26-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-26-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (FEB-28-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-12-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-12-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-20-2013), St Compliance achieved (FEB-28-2014)
  • 2 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Connecticut:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.7%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.2%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.9%
Whole state:

7.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.1%
Whole state:

3.9%

People in group quarters in East Lyme in 2010:

  • 2,014 people in state prisons
  • 155 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 20 people in group homes intended for adults
2,232 people in state prisons in 2000
109 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in East Lyme (2011 data):

  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Flanders Branch at 1 Flanders Plaza, branch established on 1935/10/17. Info updated 2007/09/19: Bank assets: $106,940.6 mil, Deposits: $75,690.2 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, positive income, 1135 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited
  • Liberty Bank: East Lyme Branch at 314 Flanders Road, branch established on 1979/06/01. Info updated 2011/01/06: Bank assets: $3,394.1 mil, Deposits: $2,747.0 mil, headquarters in Middletown, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 43 total offices
  • Dime Bank: East Lyme Branch at 18 Chesterfield Road, branch established on 1999/12/13. Info updated 2008/05/08: Bank assets: $707.4 mil, Deposits: $491.2 mil, headquarters in Norwich, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 11 total offices
  • Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company: East Lyme Branch at 303 Flanders Road, Unit 8, branch established on 2006/03/13. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $939.9 mil, Deposits: $718.1 mil, headquarters in Willimantic, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 21 total offices

For population 15 years and over in East Lyme:

Marital status in East Lyme, CT
  • Never married: 22.7%
  • Now married: 60.1%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in East Lyme:

  • High school or higher: 89.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.5
Connecticut average:

12.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for East Lyme, CT (based on New London County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic84,76534
Mainline Protestant18,99379
Evangelical Protestant9,32075
Other5,02232
Black Protestant2,59410
Orthodox2,4564
None150,905-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 48
New London County:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 36
This county:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 85
This county:

3.22 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 264
Here:

10.01 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

9.19 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
New London County:

7.6%
Connecticut:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
New London County:

22.4%
Connecticut:

21.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.5%
Connecticut:

15.8%

6.16% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($81,025 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.16%
Connecticut average:

5.79%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($359 average AGI)
New London County:

0.04%
Connecticut average:

0.02%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Hartford County, CT  0.57% ($109,593 average AGI)
from Windham County, CT  0.54% ($50,034)
from Middlesex County, CT  0.44% ($81,353)


6.02% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($71,482 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.02%
Connecticut average:

5.82%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($502 average AGI)
New London County:

0.05%
Connecticut average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Hartford County, CT  0.42% ($59,648 average AGI)
to Windham County, CT  0.41% ($47,520)
to Middlesex County, CT  0.38% ($83,579)
Businesses in East Lyme, CT
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Strongest AM radio stations in East Lyme:

  • WLIS (1420 AM; 5 kW; OLD SAYBROOK, CT; Owner: CROSSROADS COMM. OLD SAYBROOK, LLC)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSUB (980 AM; 1 kW; GROTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WICH (1310 AM; 5 kW; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INCORPORATED)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in East Lyme:

  • WNLC (98.7 FM; EAST LYME, CT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNL (100.9 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W233AG (94.5 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WCTY (97.7 FM; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INC.)
  • WQGN-FM (105.5 FM; GROTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCNI (90.9 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT COLLEGE BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WBMW (106.5 FM; LEDYARD, CT; Owner: RED WOLF BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHJM (107.7 FM; PAWCATUCK, CT; Owner: FULLER BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WKCI-FM (101.3 FM; HAMDEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSUF (89.9 FM; NOYACK, NY; Owner: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INC.)
  • WILI-FM (98.3 FM; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: NUTMEG BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W227AJ (93.3 FM; NORTHFORD, CT; Owner: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY)
  • WKSS (95.7 FM; HARTFORD-MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWYZ (92.5 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZMX (93.7 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WPLR (99.1 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WHCN (105.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMRQ (104.1 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPKT (90.5 FM; MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)

TV broadcast stations around East Lyme:

  • WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
  • WEDN (Channel 53; NORWICH, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WTNH (Channel 8; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEDY (Channel 65; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCTX (Channel 59; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of East Lyme fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 32Number of bridges
  • 390ft / 119mTotal length
  • $123,350,000Total costs
  • 621,788Total average daily traffic
  • 51,469Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in East Lyme, CT - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 121950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for East Lyme, CT

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2
  • 49 Brainerd Road (105269) (Lat: 41.308417 Lon: -72.223917), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 53.3 m, Call Sign: KNKA418
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/07/2016, Expiration Date: 10/01/2026, Certifier: David C JatlowRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • Approximately 0.7 Mile Southeast Of Exit #73 On I-95 (Lat: 41.335667 Lon: -72.221750), Type: Mast, Structure height: 50 m, Call Sign: KNKA745
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 02/02/2018, Expiration Date: 01/22/2028Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (678) 259-1319, Email:


FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 171 Boston Post Rd. (Lat: 41.366778 Lon: -72.216194), Structure height: 13 m, Call Sign: KFW498, Licensee ID: L00015394,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.670 MHz, Grant Date: 05/10/1988, Expiration Date: 04/01/2030, Registrant: Hall Communications, Inc., 404 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • 171 Boston Post Rd (Lat: 41.366778 Lon: -72.216194), Call Sign: KNCW541, Licensee ID: L00012089,
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.9000 MHz, 33.9600 MHz, Grant Date: 11/13/2021, Expiration Date: 02/10/2032, Registrant: East Lyme Emergency Communications Center

  • 171 Boston Post Rd (Lat: 41.366778 Lon: -72.216194), Call Sign: KIT644,
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 01/06/2021, Expiration Date: 03/05/2031, Registrant: Town Of East Lyme, 277 West Main St, Niantic, CT 06357, Phone: (860) 739-5900, Fax: (860) 739-0337, Email:

  • 171 Boston Post Rd (Lat: 41.366778 Lon: -72.216194), Call Sign: KNCS303,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.965 MHz, Grant Date: 11/15/2021, Expiration Date: 01/20/2032, Registrant: Town Of East Lyme, 277 West Main St, Niantic, CT 06357, Phone: (860) 739-5900, Fax: (860) 739-0337, Email:

  • Communication Ctr 171 Boston Post Rd (Lat: 41.368167 Lon: -72.216194), Call Sign: WRA663,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.875 MHz, 458.875 MHz, Grant Date: 03/26/2004, Expiration Date: 06/14/2014, Cancellation Date: 08/16/2014, Registrant: Waterford, Town Of, 204 Boston Post Road, Waterford, CT 06385, Phone: (860) 440-0544, Fax: (860) 444-5894, Email:

  • Pumphouse Road (Lat: 41.365944 Lon: -72.266194), Type: Tower, Structure height: 64 m, Call Sign: WQED606,
    Assigned Frequencies: 851.600 MHz, 852.387 MHz, 851.037 MHz, 851.537 MHz, 852.387 MHz, 852.762 MHz, 853.387 MHz, 853.725 MHz, Grant Date: 05/29/2013, Expiration Date: 08/27/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/04/2014, Certifier: Michael A Stemmler, Registrant: State Of Connecticut, 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457, Phone: (860) 685-8280

  • MOSTOWAY RD, Mostoway Rd (Lat: 41.386472 Lon: -72.211056), Type: Pole, Structure height: 25 m, Overall height: 28 m, Call Sign: WQNA294,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.182 MHz, 154.062 MHz, 154.092 MHz, 154.242 MHz, 154.732 MHz, Grant Date: 10/30/2020, Expiration Date: 11/22/2030, Certifier: Richard Morris, Registrant: Town Of East Lyme, 277 West Main St, Niantic, CT 06357, Phone: (860) 739-5900, Fax: (860) 739-0337, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • EAST LYME, 93 Roxbury Rd (Lat: 41.335667 Lon: -72.221750), Type: Mast, Structure height: 50 m, Call Sign: WMS776,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2010, Expiration Date: 02/01/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/19/2014, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • MOSTAWAY, 16 Mostoway Rd (Lat: 41.384917 Lon: -72.228444), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54 m, Overall height: 60 m, Call Sign: WRPJ455,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 02/11/2022, Expiration Date: 02/11/2032, Certifier: Michael Finkelstein, Registrant: Utility Communications, Inc, 920 Sherman Ave, Hamden, CT 06514, Phone: (203) 287-1306, Email:

  • BOSTON POST, 440 Boston Post Rd (Lat: 41.354278 Lon: -72.251500), Type: Tank, Structure height: 18.2 m, Overall height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: WRPJ459, Licensee ID: L00012089,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/2022, Expiration Date: 02/11/2032, Certifier: Michael Finkelstein, Registrant: East Lyme Emergency Communications Cntr, 227 West Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357, Phone: (860) 739-5900, Email:

  • EOC, 171 Boston Post Rd (Lat: 41.366944 Lon: -72.215833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.5 m, Overall height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WRPJ468, Licensee ID: L00012089,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 02/11/2022, Expiration Date: 02/11/2032, Certifier: Michael Finkelstein, Registrant: East Lyme Emergency Communications Cntr, 227 West Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357, Phone: (860) 739-5900, Email:

  • ROX, 12 Roxbury Rd (Lat: 41.335861 Lon: -72.222500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 22.3 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WRPJ470,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz... (+34 more), Grant Date: 02/11/2022, Expiration Date: 02/11/2032, Certifier: Michael Finkelstein, Registrant: Utility Communications, Inc, 920 Sherman Ave, Hamden, CT 06514, Phone: (203) 287-1306, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • Scott Road (Lat: 41.367056 Lon: -72.242583), Type: Tower, Structure height: 46.9 m, Overall height: 50.9 m, Call Sign: KNKM752,
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.187 MHz, Grant Date: 04/19/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 05/23/2009, Certifier: Shawn E Endsley, Registrant: Usa Mobility Wireless, Inc., 300 Technology Drive #400, Plano, TX 75074, Phone: (972) 801-1626, Fax: (972) 801-1699, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

52 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in East Lyme)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: HARLOW DAVID H RV-8 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AEROSPORT O-360 (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 184PL, N184PL, N-184PL, Serial Number: 82738, Year manufactured: 2009, Airworthiness Date: 07/09/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 04/29/2009
    Registrant (Individual): David H Harlow, Po Box 250, East Lyme, CT 06333
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 7KCAB (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 24TJ, N24TJ, N-24TJ, Serial Number: 579-76, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 05/11/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 01/26/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Keith B Neilson, 5 Village Dr, East Lyme, CT 06333
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28RT-201 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER A&C (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 81529, N81529, N-81529, Serial Number: 28R-8018036, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 01/30/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 01/31/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Michael T Gobeli, 15 Winthrop Dr, East Lyme, CT 06333
  • Aircraft: BEECH G33 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9479Q, N9479Q, N-9479Q, Serial Number: CD-1281, Airworthiness Date: 03/10/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 11/04/2020
    Registrant (Individual): David H Harlow, Po Box 250, East Lyme, CT 06333
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/06/2019

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 40. The highest number of fires - 65 took place in 2011, and the least - 3 in 2014. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in East Lyme, CT When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (44.3%), and Outside Fires (21.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in East Lyme, CT
    • 30444.3%Structure Fires
    • 15021.9%Outside Fires
    • 11717.1%Other
    • 11516.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for East Lyme, CT
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in East Lyme, CT
  • 73.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.9%Electricity
  • 3.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.0%Wood
  • 0.5%Coal or coke
  • 0.4%Utility gas
  • 0.2%Other fuel
  • 0.1%Solar energy
  • 0.1%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in East Lyme, CT
  • 46.9%Electricity
  • 42.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%Wood
  • 0.8%Utility gas
  • 0.7%Other fuel


East Lyme compared to Connecticut state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.

East Lyme on our top lists:

  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: chemicals (population 5,000+)"
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  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: life and physical scientists (population 5,000+)"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: rail and water transportation workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: rail and water transportation workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: water transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: electronic shopping and mail-order houses (population 5,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: secretaries and administrative assistants (population 5,000+)"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: engineers (population 5,000+)"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: book stores and news dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: water transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest average weight of females"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
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