The Town FilesNiantic, Connecticut
Community · population 3,194 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $396,000
- Household income
- $81,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 58.4
Niantic is a community of 3,194 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $396,000, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks hipper than 99% of Connecticut towns, more seaside character than 94% of Connecticut towns, better for retirees than 92% of Connecticut towns.
How Niantic ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Niantic is worth $396,000, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $81,250, which is more affordable than 18% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,478 a month. 72.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Niantic | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $396,000 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,478 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $81,250 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 72.5% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.3% | — |
Who lives in Niantic
| People | Niantic | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.4 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.4% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 14.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.2% | — |
| Work from home | 20.8% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.0% | 93.8% |
Weather in Niantic
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 23.3°F. About 39.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.5 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 107 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Niantic since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 16, 2002 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 16, 2002.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 29, 1969.
Public schools in Niantic
3 public schools with 1,232 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lyme Middle School | 5-8 | 693 | 11.2 |
| Lillie B. Haynes School | K-4 | 349 | 11.6 |
| Niantic Center School | K-4 | 190 | 10.0 |
Towns near Niantic
- East Lyme, CT3.1 mi · 18,693 people · home $412,600
- Waterford, CT3.7 mi · 19,571 people · home $355,900
- Waterford, CT4.2 mi · 3,074 people · home $282,900
- New London, CT5.5 mi · 27,367 people · home $253,300
- Old Lyme, CT5.5 mi · 7,628 people · home $484,200
- Groton, CT6.9 mi · 9,387 people · home $306,600
- Long Hill, CT8.1 mi · 3,948 people · home $175,600
- Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT8.7 mi · 8,870 people · home $290,100
Niantic questions
Is Niantic, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Niantic scores better for retirees than 92% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 42%. 35.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.4).
How much does a house cost in Niantic?
The median owner-occupied home in Niantic is valued at $396,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,250, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,478 a month.
What is the weather like in Niantic?
July highs average 79.8°F and January lows 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.3 inches of precipitation a year and 24.5 inches of snow.
Does Niantic get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Niantic since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 16, 2002. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)