Pawcatuck
Pawcatuck, CT
Area Guide
All the charm and history of coastal New England.
Pawcatuck is a small community in southeast Connecticut, essentially a suburban offshoot of Westerly, Rhode Island, which sits immediately across the Pawcatuck River. Much of Pawcatuck’s local dining scene is located near the Broad Street Bridge, which connects the two communities.
The Mechanic Street Historic District, also located along the river, is full of beautifully preserved homes and old industrial buildings from the area’s shipbuilding past. Residents of Pawcatuck enjoy a fairly central location, with the Atlantic coast just a few minutes away; Providence, Hartford, and New Haven within an hour’s drive; and Boston just ninety minutes up Interstate 95.
Rent Trends
As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Pawcatuck, CT is $1,359 for one bedroom, and $1,711 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pawcatuck has increased by 4.1% in the past year.
Transportation
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 5-8
282 Students
Public
Grades 3-4
111 Students
Public
Grades 5-8
282 Students
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Old Lighthouse Museum
- Misquamicut State Beach
- Lathrop Wildlife Refuge
- Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
- Mystic Aquarium
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International