At a Glance
Median Income
$78,398
$41,698 per capita
Home Value
$194,500
Zillow: $307,290
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
11.6% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
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 4.3% (19% above 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 $307,290. 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.
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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,606
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,093/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,398
Per Capita$41,698
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,500
Rent$1,188
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$307,290
Housing Units892
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,493/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
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.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.