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Old Saybrook, CT

Old Saybrook is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The population was 10,481 at the 2020 census. It contains the incorporated borough of Fenwick, and the census-designated places of Old Saybrook Center and Saybrook Manor.

In 1624, shortly after establishing their first settlement at Governors Island, Dutch settlers established a short-lived factory at present-day Old Saybrook. The trading post was named Kievits Hoek, or "Plover's Corner". Kievits Hoek was soon abandoned as the Dutch consolidated settlement at New Amsterdam. In 1633, Fort Goede Hoop (Huys de Goede Hoop), was established at present-day Hartford. The Pequot siege of Saybrook Fort took place from September 1636 to March 1637 during the Pequot War.

Following the August 1636 Massachusetts Bay attack on Manisses, Pequot, and Western Niantic villages, the Pequot retaliation fell on the settlers at Saybrook. Over a period of eight months, the Pequot killed and wounded more than 20 settlers at and near Saybrook Fort. The settlers were attacked when they ventured far from their palisade, and the Pequot destroyed their provisions and burned warehouses while they attempted to interrupt river traffic to Windsor, Wethersfield, and Hartford. During the Siege and Battle of Saybrook Fort, the Pequot and New England colonists assessed each other's military capabilities, and adjusted countertactics. Each side's tactical modifications show a high degree of sophistication, planning, and ingenuity. Lessons learned during the siege of Saybrook escalated the Pequot War in Connecticut Colony, and indirectly resulted in the attack and destruction of Mistick Fort (May 1637).

The Saybrook Colony was established in late 1635 at the mouth of the Connecticut River, in what is today Old Saybrook and its environs. John Winthrop, the Younger, son of the Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, was designated governor by the group that claimed possession of the land via a deed of conveyance from Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick. Winthrop was aided by Colonel George Fenwick and Captain Lion Gardiner. As the principals of the group who had planned to settle the colony were supporters of Oliver Cromwell and remained in England during the English Civil War, the colony struggled. In 1644, Fenwick agreed to merge the colony with the more vibrant Connecticut Colony a few miles upriver, which purchased the land and fort from him.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 21.6 square miles (56.0 km²), of which 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) (30.45%) are covered by water.

Health and wellness are priorities in Old Saybrook, with access to quality healthcare facilities. Middlesex Hospital Shoreline Medical Center  and Old Saybrook Medical Center offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Saybrook Point Resort & Marina offers spa services including massages and wellness treatments, overlooking scenic waterfront views. Soul Sweat provides hot yoga and fitness classes in a heated studio environment. Connaughty Chiropractic Center offers holistic treatments to enhance physical health and alleviate pain. Check out Luna Vinyasa for yoga sessions designed to improve flexibility and reduce stress. 

Top sites in Old Saybrook, CT are Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Fort Saybrook Monument Park, and Saybrook Point Resort & Marina - Luxury Connecticut Oceanside Hotel.

Population: 10,506 (2023). ZIP code: 06475. Area codes: 860, 959. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Area: 21.6 sq mi (55.9 km²).

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What is the crime rate in Old Saybrook, CT?

The crime rate in Old Saybrook is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 17 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Old Saybrook is 1 in 60. Based on FBI crime data, Old Saybrook is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Connecticut, Old Saybrook has a crime rate that is higher than 79% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is the median income in Old Saybrook, CT?

In 2022, Old Saybrook Center, CT had a population of 2.02k people with a median age of 60.4 and a median household income of $79,712. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Old Saybrook Center, CT grew from 1,997 to 2,017, a 1% increase and its median household income grew from $72,955 to $79,712, a 9.26% increase. The economy of Old Saybrook Center, CT employs 1.05k people.

Is Old Saybrook, CT a good place to live?

Old Saybrook is in Middlesex County. Living in Old Saybrook offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Old Saybrook and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Old Saybrook are highly rated.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Old Saybrook

Data USA

Neighborhood Scout

Niche

Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Fort Saybrook Monument Park

Saybrook Point Resort & Marina - Luxury Connecticut Oceanside Hotel

Middlesex Hospital Shoreline Medical Center

Old Saybrook Medical Center

Anytime Fitness

Saybrook Point Resort & Marina

Soul Sweat

Connaughty Chiropractic Center

Luna Vinyasa

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