Living in Greenwich, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greenwich · Census data 2020–2024
Greenwich has 1,689 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $71,111 (17% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $209,500, the median rent is $1,211/month.
Greenwich at a glance
- Population
- 1,689
- Median age
- 38.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $71,111State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $209,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,211/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 56%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Greenwich a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Greenwich
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greenwich the median home value is $209,500, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,211 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,871 a month in housing costs.
Greenwich median household income
The median household income in Greenwich is $71,111 and the income per person is $41,105. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Greenwich: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 901
- Owner-occupied
- 56%
- Renter-occupied
- 44%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.16
Greenwich demographics
- Population
- 1,689
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 778
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greenwich ›
Education in Greenwich
36% of adults 25 and older in Greenwich have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greenwich
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Greenwich vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich | 1,689 | $71,111 | $209,500 | $1,211 |
| Schuylerville | 1,571 | $86,765 | $215,900 | $982 |
| Victory | 754 | $66,875 | $191,700 | $1,125 |
| Cambridge | 2,262 | $72,612 | $193,800 | $1,164 |
| Argyle | 355 | $68,036 | $158,300 | $738 |
| Salem | 770 | $82,750 | $182,300 | $844 |
| Stillwater | 1,874 | $90,060 | $271,900 | $1,154 |
| Valley Falls | 451 | $87,143 | $203,300 | $1,125 |
| Fort Edward | 3,152 | $71,845 | $176,100 | $971 |
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What is the median household income in Greenwich, NY?
The median household income in Greenwich is $71,111, 17% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Greenwich?
The median home value in Greenwich is $209,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Greenwich?
The median gross rent in Greenwich is $1,211 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Greenwich, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Greenwich?
The median age in Greenwich is 38.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Greenwich?
The average commute to work in Greenwich is 28 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greenwich?
The unemployment rate in Greenwich is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greenwich?
36% of adults in Greenwich have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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