At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$129,489 per capita
Home Value
$1,668,200
Zillow: $2,195,451
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
84.3%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.7%
5.5% smoking rate
How Old Greenwich Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Greenwich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Old Greenwich a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Old Greenwich residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $129,489. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% 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 Old Greenwich is $1,668,200 , 492% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,195,451. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 25.9% 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 1962.
Education
84.3% of adults in Old Greenwich hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(150% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old 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
Population6,904
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density3,452/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born19.3%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$129,489
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,668,200
Rent$3,501
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$2,195,451
Housing Units2,460
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity20.7%
Diabetes5.4%
Smoking5.5%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation7 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+84.3%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+45.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute37 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Old Greenwich was built in 1962.
19.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
38.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
19.3% 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.