The Lymes Named In Top 100 Places To Live In CT: 2025 Rankings

THE LYMES, CT — East Lyme, Lyme, Old Lyme, and Niantic were named among the best places to live in Connecticut in the latest set of rankings released by Niche on Monday.

Now in its 11th year, the ranking from the data-driven platform Niche helps everyone from young people just starting their careers or families to retirees decide where they want to live.

The report analyzes places of various sizes, including cities with populations of 100,000 or more, suburbs and neighborhoods.

Overall, East Lyme ranked 74th, Lyme ranked 75th, Old Lyme ranked, 92nd, and Niantic ranked 94th on the list. More information is available by clicking on each place's name: East Lyme, Lyme, Old Lyme, and Niantic.

West Hartford was once again named the best place to live in Connecticut, according to the list.

West Hartford's public schools, family friendliness, and devotion to health and fitness each received an "A+" on the Niche report card.

The rankings are based on a wide range of public data sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, combined with millions of resident reviews.

Niche said it analyzed thousands of communities to compile this year’s ranking. Community attributes considered in developing the list included the health of the local housing market, neighborhood diversity, area public schools and walkability, among others. (More on methodology.)

According to the ranking, the five best places to live in the United States are: Colonial Village, VA; Atlantic Station, GA; Chesterbrook, PA; Harbour Island, FL; City Center, CA.

The full list of the top 100 place to live in Connecticut for 2025 can be viewed here.