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Population in July 2008: 2,077. Population change since 2000: +3.0%
 

Males: 1,037  (50.0%)
Females: 1,040  (50.0%)

Median resident age:  47.1 years
Connecticut median age:  37.4 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $88,289 (it was $73,250 in 2000)
Lyme:  $88,289
Connecticut:  $65,967

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $53,818
Lyme:  $53,818
Connecticut:  $35,904

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $631,415 (it was $322,400 in 2000)
Lyme:  $631,415
Connecticut:  $309,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $776,124; Detached houses: $782,500; Townhouses or other attached units: $885,161; In 2-unit structures: $943,246

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Races in Lyme:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.1%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)
  • Chinese (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Lyme: 106.7 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: English (23.3%), Irish (17.0%), German (15.1%), Italian (9.6%), United States (9.5%), Polish (8.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 05/1667

Elevation: 24 feet

Land area: 31.9 square miles.

Population density: 65 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Lyme

  • High school or higher: 94.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 55.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 21.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lyme town

  • Never married: 16.2%
  • Now married: 69.3%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

75 residents are foreign born (2.6% Europe, 0.8% Latin America).

This town:  3.7%
Connecticut:  10.9%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Lyme, Connecticut in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Lyme to the number of sex offenders is 2077 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this town is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Lyme:  0.8% ($2,655)
Connecticut:  1.8% ($2,961)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Meriden, CT (25.3 miles , pop. 58,244).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Brookhaven, NY (50.0 miles , pop. 448,248).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (88.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Essex Village, CT (1.9 miles ), Essex, CT (2.1 miles ), Deep River Center, CT (2.2 miles ), Deep River, CT (2.3 miles ), Chester Center, CT (2.3 miles ), Chester, CT (2.5 miles ), Old Lyme, CT (2.6 miles ), Old Saybrook Center, CT (2.7 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 11 buildings, average cost: $297,000
  • 1997: 14 buildings, average cost: $227,200
  • 1998: 13 buildings, average cost: $415,700
  • 1999: 16 buildings, average cost: $254,700
  • 2000: 15 buildings, average cost: $333,100
  • 2001: 12 buildings, average cost: $382,300
  • 2002: 21 buildings, average cost: $416,600
  • 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $252,000
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $485,900
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $302,900
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $401,300
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $321,800
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $475,300

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.39 N, Longitude: 72.35 W

Area code: 860

Lyme household income distribution Lyme home values distribution

Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  4.9%
Connecticut:  7.9%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
  • Chemicals (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Utilities (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (15%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Top executives (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Engineers (4%)
  • Life and physical scientists (4%)
  • Electricians (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Art and design workers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Child care workers (4%)
  • Other financial specialists (4%)



Lyme-area historical tornado activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 19% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.6 miles away from the Lyme town center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 8/21/1951, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.1 miles away from the town center injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Lyme-area historical earthquake activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 66.0 miles away from Lyme center
On 6/16/2000 at 04:02:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 14:36:36, a magnitude 3.3 (3.1 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 67.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/22/1996 at 20:22:12, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, 3.1 LG, Depth: 7.4 mi) earthquake occurred 60.9 miles away from Lyme center
On 10/28/1991 at 20:58:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 67.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Hospitals/medical centers near Lyme:
  • LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; NEW LONDON, CT)
  • SAINT FRANCIS CARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (about 19 miles; PORTLAND, CT)
  • CONNECTICUT VALLEY HOSP (about 20 miles; MIDDLETOWN, CT)

Political contributions by individuals in Lyme, CT

located in Lyme:
Amtrak stations near Lyme:
  • 7 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: 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.

Operable nuclear power plants near Lyme:
  • 12 miles: Millstone 1 and 2 in Waterford, CT.
  • 12 miles: Millstone 3 in Waterford, CT.

Local government website: www.munic.state.ct.us/lyme/lyme.htm

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lyme:
  • WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 20 miles; MIDDLETOWN, CT; Full-time enrollment: 2,993)
  • EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; WILLIMANTIC, CT; FT enrollment: 4,165)
  • QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY (about 29 miles; HAMDEN, CT; FT enrollment: 5,836)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT (about 30 miles; STORRS, CT; FT enrollment: 16,952)
  • CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 30 miles; NEW BRITAIN, CT; FT enrollment: 8,967)
  • TRINITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; HARTFORD, CT; FT enrollment: 2,056)
  • YALE UNIVERSITY (about 31 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; FT enrollment: 11,011)
Public high school in Lyme:
See full list of schools located in Lyme

Library in Lyme:
  • LYME PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $116,537; Location: 482 HAMBURG RD.; 23,587 books; 861 audio materials; 669 video materials; 52 serial subscriptions)

Lyme map

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Notable locations in Lyme: Chester Rock Light (A), Beebe Corner (B), Brockway Ferry (C), Burnham Four Corners (D), Gillette Castle (E), Lyme Town Hall (F), Lyme Public Library (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Lyme: Grassy Hill Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Luther Cemetery (1), Ely Cemetery (2), Gillett Cemetery (3), Pleasant View Cemetery (4), Sterling Cemetery (5), Griffin Cemetery (6), Sisson Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Ed Bills Pond (A), Blackwells Pond (B), Cedar Lake (C), Norwich Pond (D), Wagner Pond (E), Upper Pond (F), Lower Pond (G), Uncas Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tisdale Brook (A), Falls Brook (B), Eightmile River (C), Hungerford Brook (D), Deep Creek (E), Beaver Brook (F), Cedar Pond Brook (G), Roaring Brook Number 2 (H), Broad Swamp Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Lyme include: Selden Neck State Park (1), Beckett Hill State Park Reserve (2), Hamburg Bridge Historic District (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Hadlyme Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Connecticut:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  71.8%
Whole state:  67.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.6%
Whole state:  5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  1.2%
Whole state:  7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  0.6%
Whole state:  3.9%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lyme, CT


8 people in homes for the mentally retarded


Lyme compared to Connecticut state average:
  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School





2004 Presidential Election results in New London County Connecticut:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (76%)
  • Electricity (14%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Wood (3%)
  • Coal or coke (2%)


Religion statistics for Lyme

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEpiscopal ChurchUnited Methodist Church
Adherents68.5%5.8%5.5%4.2%2.5%
Congregations19.5%11.8%11.2%6.5%7.1%
NameNational Association of Congregational Christian ChurchesChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAssemblies of GodEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther religions
Adherents1.3%1.1%1.0%0.9%9.3%
Congregations7.1%1.8%5.3%1.2%28.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


6.16% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($47,406 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.16%
Connecticut average:  5.12%

0.29% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,547 average AGI)
New London County:  0.29%
Connecticut average:  0.19%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Windham County, CT  0.55% ($34,428 average AGI)
from Hartford County, CT  0.44% ($58,618)
from Middlesex County, CT  0.38% ($52,650)


6.79% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($46,435 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.79%
Connecticut average:  5.64%

0.21% of residents moved to foreign countries ($953 average AGI)
New London County:  0.21%
Connecticut average:  0.11%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Windham County, CT  0.59% ($36,914 average AGI)
to Hartford County, CT  0.38% ($45,089)
to Middlesex County, CT  0.34% ($52,016)


Strongest AM radio stations in 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.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WICH (1310 AM; 5 kW; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INCORPORATED)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGSM (740 AM; 25 kW; HUNTINGTON, NY; Owner: K RADIO LICENSEE, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lyme:
  • WKNL (100.9 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCTY (97.7 FM; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INC.)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • W227AJ (93.3 FM; NORTHFORD, CT; Owner: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY)
  • W233AJ (94.5 FM; OLD SAYBROOK, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WKCI-FM (101.3 FM; HAMDEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WBMW (106.5 FM; LEDYARD, CT; Owner: RED WOLF BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHCN (105.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMRQ (104.1 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPLR (99.1 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WPKT (90.5 FM; MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WNLC (98.7 FM; EAST LYME, CT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDRC-FM (102.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WILI-FM (98.3 FM; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: NUTMEG BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHJM (107.7 FM; PAWCATUCK, CT; Owner: FULLER BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC)
  • WQGN-FM (105.5 FM; GROTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIHS (104.9 FM; MIDDLETOWN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lyme:
  • WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WEDN (Channel 53; NORWICH, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • 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.)
  • W51BZ (Channel 51; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: it COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Lyme, Connecticut:
  • Fatal accident count: 4
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 6
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 4
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 9
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Connecticut average:
  • Fatal accident count: 99
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 144
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 42
  • Fatalities: 107
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 240
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 9

Lyme fatal accident list:
Sep 5, 2005 09:35 AM, Bloodstreet, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 19, 1995 08:50 AM, 156, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Sep 8, 1993 09:22 AM, Ladyslippe, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 4, 1987 07:12 AM, Beaverbroo, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 10
Total length: 14 meters (46ft)
Total costs: $20,000
Total average daily traffic: 11,049
Total average daily truck traffic: 410
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 5,526

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1920-1929: 2
  • 1930-1939: 0
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 0
  • 1960-1969: 1
  • 1970-1979: 1
  • 1980-1989: 5
  • 1990-1999: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Lyme, CT

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, 333 Grassy Hill Rd, Overall height: 39.3 m, Call Sign: WNTQ339
    Assigned Frequencies : 955.650 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/20/2007, Expiration Date: 10/27/2017
    Registrant: Phone: (203) 399-2435

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Lyme)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180K (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 114 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2821K , Serial Number: 18053089, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 12/07/1979
    Registrant (Individual): Kevin Mazer, Salem Road, Lyme, CT 06371
  • Aircraft: LANCAIR COMPANY LC42-550FG (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550 SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 320DR , Serial Number: 42064, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 03/21/2005
    Registrant (Individual): John C Murphy, 66 Cove Rd, Lyme, CT 06371
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8761G , Serial Number: 15062861, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 01/28/1966
    Registrant (Individual): Kevin C Mazer, 72 Salem Rd, Lyme, CT 06371


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 13
  • Hazardous Condition: 20

Incident types - Lyme


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Lyme, CT

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