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Niantic offers small-town coastal living with New England charm
Niantic is a small village on the Connecticut coast with a walkable downtown, an iconic boardwalk and top-rated schools. Properties on the Niantic Bay are typically used as vacation homes, and the houses downtown are mostly owned by full-time residents, creating a vibrant year-round community. The Niantic Bay Boardwalk and Hole in the Wall Beach are popular ways to get outside, and boaters can explore the bay, which is part of Long Island Sound. Downtown is home to several restaurants and the well-known Book Barn, a large used bookstore. Interstate 95 and nearby train stations connect to the larger cities of New York and Boston.
The Niantic Bay Boardwalk traces the shoreline with a steady, scenic pace.
Downtown Niantic stays active with small businesses along Main Street.
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How much it costs to live in Niantic
The median sale price in Niantic is in the mid-$400,000s, lower than in East Lyme but higher than in Waterford. Prices vary widely depending on location:
Most homes cost between the lower $300,000s and the mid-$800,000s.
Homes on Niantic Bay can cost between $1.6 million and $2.7 million.
Houses near the bay can range from the upper $800,000s to $1.4 million.
Townhouses and condos usually range from the upper $300,000s to the upper $600,000s.
“The demand is super strong,” says Gregory Hanner, the owner and broker of Garden Realty who grew up in Niantic. “People love Niantic, and the positive thing about it is the majority of the properties are outside the flood zone — they’ve got decent elevation.” He says bayfront communities like Crescent Beach are mostly second homes that owners rent to vacationers, and houses close to downtown are typically occupied year-round. Rental options include apartment buildings and single-family properties.
Niantic Bay homes can cost $1.6M to $2.7M, reflecting prime shoreline setting.
Most Niantic homes cost between the lower $300,000s and the mid-$800,000s.
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East Lyme Public Schools earn top ratings
Kids can go to East Lyme Public Schools, a district that gets top ratings. From kindergarten through fourth grade, kids can attend Niantic Center School and then go to East Lyme Middle School and East Lyme High School. Hanner says the East Lyme Vikings football team plays their rivals, the Waterford Lancers, every Thanksgiving. Known as the Battle of the Bay, the annual tradition brings out big crowds.
Niantic Center School aims to create a creative, challenging environment for its students.
East Lyme Middle School boasts a student to teacher ratio of 11 to 1.
Welcome to East Lyme High School located in East Lyme, CT.
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Commuting options to New York and Boston
Interstate 95 is less than 10 minutes away and is the main route to New York and Boston. Depending on traffic, you can get to:
New York in two and a half hours
Boston in two hours
Hartford in one hour
The nearest Amtrak station is in New London, 20 minutes away. Here, you can take the train to Boston, a trip that’s around an hour and 50 minutes, or to New York, a trip that’s roughly two hours and 40 minutes. The Southeast Area Transit District offers bus service to Waterford and New London.
Locally owned restaurants and stores in the village center
Niantic’s village is centered around where Pennsylvania Avenue meets Main Street. Here, you can eat at several locally owned restaurants, like Skippers Seafood Restaurant, a walk-up counter with picnic tables overlooking the bay. The Black Sheep is a popular restaurant known for upscale Irish dishes and pub food. The Book Barn is a used bookstore that has three locations throughout the town. The Main Barn is the largest location and has goats, cats and gardens. The closest grocery stores are Stop & Shop and Costco near I-95.
The Black Sheep adds a familiar gathering place in Niantic’s village center.
Skippers is a familiar Niantic stop for casual meals near the water.
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Beaches, a boardwalk and boating for recreation
The over 1-mile Niantic Bay Boardwalk downtown is one of the area’s biggest attractions, offering views of the Niantic Bay. “There’s nothing else like that on the Connecticut coastline,” Hanner says. “I love to do that walk at sunrise — it’s breathtaking.” The boardwalk leads to Hole in the Wall Beach, a popular spot for sunbathing and swimming. McCook Point Park also has a beach, and it provides green space, a playground and a bandstand for summer concerts. Boating is popular, and marinas here include Port Niantic and Three Belles Marina. For hiking, the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve is nearby. Other attractions here include the Niantic Bay Playhouse and the Niantic Children’s Museum.
Hole in the Wall Beach is a signature Niantic spot for sun and shoreline time.
Niantic’s beach access comes with simple guidelines that keep the shoreline tidy.
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A walkable village center, but you still need a car
Niantic’s village center is pedestrian-friendly, and most residential streets have sidewalks. However, you’ll still need a car to get to amenities like a grocery store. There are no bike lanes, though some people ride their bikes for fun along the boardwalk.
Stop & Shop near Niantic keeps groceries convenient beyond the village center.
Residents in Niantic keep Main Street lively with small errands and strolls.
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Niantic Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Niantic, East Lyme sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Niantic, East Lyme over the last 12 months is $517,500, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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