Niantic
| State |  Connecticut |
|---|---|
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | +1 860 |
| Area | 4 km² |
| Water area | 5 km² |
| Population | 3,194 |
| Population Density | 913 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| FIPS | 0953120 |
| GNIS-ID | 209276 |
| Place type | Census-designated place |
| Coordinates | ♁41° 19′ N, 72° 12′ W |
| Latitude | 41.316768 |
| Longitude | -72.199865 |
Niantic is located in the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region in Connecticut. Currently, 1 postal codes and 1 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 3,194 on an area of 4 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Map of Niantic
The map shows the position of Niantic based on the stored coordinates.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Household income
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Homeownership
Vacancy
Median age
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · +0.34 % · ⌀ 1,478 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø monthly rent by apartment size (2026)
Benchmark rent including utilities in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, as recorded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
| Apartment | Ø rent per month |
|---|---|
| 1-room apartment | 1,287 $ |
| 2-room apartment | 1,496 $ |
| 3-room apartment | 1,866 $ |
| 4-room apartment | 2,406 $ |
| 5-room apartment | 2,988 $ |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Market Rents 2026
Median home value
YoY $ · +6.97 % · 396,000 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median household income
YoY $ · -1.64 % · 81,250 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Poverty rate
YoY % · -1.95 % · 3.6 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY -3.03 % · 1,281
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +1.83 % · 48.2 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · +2.52 % · 24.0 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +22.29 % · 20.8 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +5.57 % · 72.5 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -1.30 % · 20.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · +1.92 % · 58.4 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.2 % |
| Diabetes | 9.3 % |
| High blood pressure | 37.1 % |
| Smoking | 7.0 % |
| Depression | 21.2 % |
| Asthma | 11.0 % |
| Physically inactive | 20.3 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 4.7 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Niantic and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| East Lyme | 5 km |
| Waterford | 6 km |
| Waterford | 7 km |
| New London | 9 km |
| Old Lyme | 9 km |
| Groton | 11 km |
| Long Hill | 13 km |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus Park | 14 km |
| Fenwick | 14 km |
| Groton | 14 km |
| Lyme | 14 km |
| Old Saybrook Center | 14 km |
The largest cities in Connecticut
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Niantic and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.
