At a Glance
Median Income
$136,154
$119,966 per capita
Home Value
$1,486,100
Zillow: $2,376,620
Median Rent
$2,121/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
9/100K
886/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.2%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
7.9% smoking rate
How Greenwich Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greenwich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greenwich a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Greenwich residents earn a median household income of $136,154 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $119,966. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenwich is $1,486,100 , 427% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,376,620. Median rent is $2,121/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Greenwich reports 9 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 98% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 886/100K.
Education
70.2% of adults in Greenwich hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(108% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenwich has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population14,528
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density3,002/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born21.6%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$136,154
Per Capita$119,966
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
F
Home Value$1,486,100
Rent$2,121
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$2,376,620
Housing Units6,498
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
D
Violent9/100K
Property886/100K
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation101 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+35.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Greenwich was built in 1956.
15.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
21.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.