Town of

Lyme

Connecticut
townlyme.org
480 Hamburg Road, 06371
Phone: (860) 434-7733
First Selectman: Christine Erica Zelek

Sustainable CT Designation: Bronze Certified

Demographics

Population2,303
Median Household Income (2023)135,000
Per Capita Income (2023)$96,157
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate74.85%
Median Home Value (2023)583,500
Median Rent (2023)1,524
Total Households (2025)970

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2025)$710,325,671
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$1,156,119,180
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$292,856.43
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)14.50
Mill Rate-MV (FY 2026)14.50
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$9,587,736.58
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$249,892.90
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$428,016.16
Total Tax Levy$10,265,645.64
Tiered PILOT$17,140.22
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$1,997
Town Aid Road$240,374.71
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$38720.18
Education Cost Sharing$321,391
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$274.71
Total State Grants$640,662.74
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List6.40%

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelectman-Town Meeting
CEO Term Length2
Take Office Date2
Town Hall of Lyme

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Lyme is a picturesque community along the Connecticut River, known for its rolling hills, protected open space, and historic charm. The town’s commitment to conservation and rural character offers residents a peaceful and scenic environment.

Geography

CountyNEWLONDON
Council of Government (COG)Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG)
Area (sq. miles)34.5
Public Roads-Town40.59

Representation

US Congressional District2
State Senate Districts33
State House23
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