Senior Living Apartments in Old Saybrook, CT

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Old Saybrook, CT

This coastal Connecticut on the banks of the Connecticut River provides a small-town feel with everything needed to meet residents’ daily needs, including shopping centers, health care facilities, and public transportation. Quaint local attractions, like the Old Saybrook Art and Craft Festival, celebrate the city’s culture and sense of community.

In Old Saybrook, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Old Saybrook, CT

The median monthly cost of a senior apartment is around $1,400 in the state of Connecticut. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in Old Saybrook, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Old Saybrook, CT

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Old Saybrook are rated four points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated slightly above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
104	100	113	107	105	102

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$92,552 per year	$51,452 per year	$77,346 per year	$46,658 per year	$45,792 per year	$5,725 per year	$926 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Old Saybrook include:

Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 250+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Backus Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 180+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Weather and Climate

Old Saybrook’s climate is classified as temperate, meaning the town experiences cool winters and hot, humid summers. The average humidity level is 72%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 78%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
31°F	38°F	24°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
73°F	80°F	66°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 85

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 46″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
53	26.8%	10,363	689 per square mile	2.4

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
<0.1%	2.1%	0.5%	5.8%	<0.1%	2.2%	89.5%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in New Haven: 26/30
• Overall inclusivity: 83/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Middlesex County

Democratic	Republican	Other
51.2%	43.9%	4.8%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Old Saybrook include:

• Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse
• Fort Saybrook Monument Park

Outdoor attractions in Old Saybrook:

• Clark Community Park
• Ragged Rock Creek Marsh Wildlife Area

Old Saybrook’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
• Old Saybrook Art and Craft Festival
• Old Saybrook Shopping Center

Transportation

Estuary Transit provides on-demand public transportation to Old Saybrook residents throughout town and the surrounding area. Taxis and rideshare services are also available in Old Saybrook.