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Greenwich, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Washington County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,606 Population 1,093/sq mi density
$78,398 Median Income $41,698 per capita
$194,500 Home Value $285,719 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,175 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$78,398 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,500 home value, $1,188/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Greenwich, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,398
4% above
$41,698 per capita
Home Value
$194,500
31% below
Zillow: $285,719
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
2% above
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
65% below
1,175/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
0% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
12% below
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
104%
Home Value
69%
Rent
102%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greenwich a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $78,398 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,698. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,294 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greenwich is $194,500 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,719. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Greenwich reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,175/100K.

Education

33.8% of adults in Greenwich hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greenwich has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,606
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,093/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,398
Per Capita$41,698
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,500
Rent$1,188
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$285,719
Housing Units892
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent135/100K
Property1,175/100K

Health

Obesity28.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,493/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation324 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Greenwich was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.