Town of

Old Lyme

Connecticut
oldlyme-ct.gov
52 Lyme Street, 06371
Phone: (860) 434-1605
First Selectwoman: Martha Schoemaker

Sustainable CT Designation: Silver Certified

Demographics

Population7,696
Median Household Income (2023)$126,904
Per Capita Income (2023)$77,384
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate60.15%
Median Home Value (2023)$449,400
Median Rent (2023)$2,012
Total Households (2025)3,089

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2025)$1,602,435,640
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$3,146,898,685
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$209,815.25
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)16.23
Mill Rate-MV (FY 2026)16.23
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$35,431,433.96
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$1,086,995.83
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$2,520,733.89
Total Tax Levy$39,039,163.68
Tiered PILOT$70,119.61
Town Aid Road$307,621.58
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$73138.25
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$1,888
Education Cost Sharing$1,494,874
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$1,509
Total State Grants$1,948,938.25
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List6.60%

Governance

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

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Incorporated in 1665, Old Lyme is a picturesque and historic town on the Connecticut shoreline, celebrated for its vibrant arts community, beaches, and unspoiled natural beauty. Nestled on the east bank of the Connecticut River where it meets Long Island Sound, the town offers a blend of cultural richness and coastal charm.

Geography

CountyNew London
Council of Government (COG)Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG)
Area (sq. miles)28.8 mi²
Public Roads-Town60.74

Representation

US Congressional District2
State Senate Districts20
State House23
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