Living in Lyme, CT
Lyme is a New London County town of 31.8 square miles east of the Connecticut River, with Hamburg, Hadlyme and North Lyme, several coves and two state park holdings.
Lyme at a glance
- Median sale price
- $866,250+26.9% vs last year 34 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 14.50 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$8,800 median-priced home
- Population
- 2,421 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 31.8 sq mi 76 per sq mi
What it is like in Lyme
Lyme sits on the east side of the Connecticut River in New London County and borders Essex, Old Lyme, East Lyme, East Haddam, Salem, Old Saybrook, Deep River and Chester. It covers 31.8 square miles of land. Its main communities are Hamburg, which is the town center, Hadlyme and North Lyme.
The area was settled in 1645, and Lyme was incorporated in 1667 and named for Lyme Regis, England. East Lyme separated in 1823 and Old Lyme in 1855. The Hadlyme Ferry Historic District and the Hamburg Bridge Historic District are on the National Register. The Eightmile River is a federally designated Wild and Scenic River.
Selden Neck State Park and Becket Hill State Park Reserve lie wholly in Lyme, and Nehantic State Forest and Gillette Castle State Park lie partly in town. The Connecticut River coves include Hamburg Cove, Lord Cove, Selden Cove and Whalebone Cove.
Cove Landing Marine at 250 Hamburg Road offers paddling rentals for Hamburg Cove. The town's list also includes Norwich Pond and Uncas Lake boat launches and preserves such as Brockway-Hawthorne, Chestnut Hill and Banningwood.
Getting around from Lyme
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 82 min | 44 |
| New Haven | 83 min | 44 |
| Stamford | 138 min | 84 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 191 min | 119 |
| Boston | 178 min | 122 |
| Providence | 117 min | 72 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 104 min | 57 |
Rail stations nearby
- Old Saybrook 7.2 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
Highways and routes
The Estuary Transit District's 9 Town Transit service connects Lyme with the Old Saybrook station, served by Amtrak and CTrail Hartford Line trains. The station is 7.2 miles in a straight line from town.
Drive times from FACTS: Hartford 82 minutes (44 miles), New Haven 83 minutes (44 miles), Providence 117 minutes (72 miles), Stamford 138 minutes (84 miles), New York City (Midtown) 191 minutes (119 miles), and Bradley Airport 104 minutes (57 miles).
Schools in Lyme
1 public school in Regional School District 18. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Lyme Consolidated
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Regional School District 18 on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Lyme
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Lyme housing market
Over the last 12 months, 34 homes sold in Lyme with a median sale price of $866,250 and a median of 35 days on market. There are 14 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $315 per square foot. The typical home sold for 99% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 26.9% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 4.9 months.
Lyme's town-wide property tax rate is 14.50 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,800 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Lyme
What is the median home price in Lyme, CT?
The median sale price in Lyme is $866,250, based on 34 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Lyme, CT?
Lyme's town-wide property tax rate is 14.50 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,800 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Lyme, CT from Hartford?
Lyme is about 44 miles and a 82-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Lyme, CT from New York City?
Lyme is about 119 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 191-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Lyme, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Old Saybrook (CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak) about 7.2 miles from the center of Lyme. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Lyme, CT?
Lyme has about 2,421 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 31.8 square miles.
How many public schools are in Lyme, CT?
Lyme has 1 public school in Regional School District 18. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Lyme, CT?
There are 14 homes for sale in Lyme right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What is the nearest train station to Lyme?
Old Saybrook, served by Amtrak and the CTrail Hartford Line, 7.2 miles in a straight line.
Is there public transit in Lyme?
Estuary Transit's 9 Town Transit service connects with the Old Saybrook station.
What state parks are in Lyme?
Selden Neck State Park and Becket Hill State Park Reserve are wholly in town, and Gillette Castle State Park is partly in town.
What towns border Lyme?
Essex, Old Lyme, East Lyme, East Haddam, Salem, Old Saybrook, Deep River and Chester.
Where can I paddle in Lyme?
Hamburg Cove, with rentals from Cove Landing Marine at 250 Hamburg Road.
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