Moving to U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to New London, Connecticut.
Also known as: USCGA, New London
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy, on the Thames River in New London, Connecticut, is where the Coast Guard commissions its officers. Families PCSing here as staff and instructors settle in Groton, Waterford, or the shoreline towns, sharing the moderately priced coastal-New England market with the nearby Navy submarine base.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
Should you live on base or off base at U.S. Coast Guard Academy?
On-base housing is limited, so most families live off-base across southeastern Connecticut. Groton and New London sit right by the Academy, Waterford and East Lyme draw families for their strong schools, and Ledyard offers a quieter suburban feel. The area shares its housing market with Naval Submarine Base New London and is moderately priced for the Northeast.
Where do military families live near U.S. Coast Guard Academy?
Families PCSing to U.S. Coast Guard Academy most often settle in Groton / New London, Waterford / East Lyme, Ledyard. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groton / New London | $1,600-$2,200 | $280k-$400k | 5-15 min | Right by the Academy with the shortest commute. |
| Waterford / East Lyme | $1,800-$2,500 | $330k-$480k | 10-20 min | Strong schools and a shoreline setting; family favorite. |
| Ledyard | $1,700-$2,300 | $300k-$430k | 10-20 min | Quieter suburban feel with good schools to the north. |
Rent and home-price ranges are typical local market estimates as of 2026-07-19, not official listings. See our methodology.
How much is 2026 BAH at U.S. Coast Guard Academy?
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at U.S. Coast Guard Academy is set by the CT049 (New London, CT) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $2,580 | $2,148 |
| E-7 | $3,159 | $2,418 |
| O-3 | $3,306 | $2,892 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
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| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lyme High School | High | East Lyme Public Schools | East Lyme |
| Waterford High School | High | Waterford Public Schools | Waterford |
| Great Neck Elementary | Elementary | Waterford Public Schools | Waterford |
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Where do families live near the Coast Guard Academy?
Most live off-base across southeastern Connecticut. Groton and New London sit right by the Academy for the shortest commute. Waterford and East Lyme draw families for their strong schools and shoreline setting. Ledyard offers a quieter suburban feel. The area shares its housing market with the nearby Navy submarine base.
Is the New London area expensive for Coast Guard families?
It is moderate for the Northeast, more affordable than the Boston or New York metros. Home prices run above the national average but the area offers real value on the Connecticut shoreline. BAH is set to the New London market, and the mix of towns gives families choice on price versus schools.
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Naval Submarine Base New London
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