Greenwich, New York (welcome sign), 2021
Greenwich’s story
218 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2021.
- 1808Greenwich is settled
GreenwichNY
Trash day: ThursdayPopulation
1,662
2025 Census estimate · −0.8% since 2020
Typical home
$304K
+5.2% in a year
Household income
$71K
median
Median age
38.6
years
Jobs based here
570
Balanced
Is Greenwich a good place to live?
The best of Greenwich’s subject grades are an A+ for safety and history and an A for health; the weakest is a C− for cost of living. Only 26 of New York’s 274 towns score higher on safety. 56% of households own their home in Greenwich, below both the New York town median (75%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%). Only 60 of New York’s 1,216 towns score higher on history. Greenwich's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 88% of U.S. towns. Christ the King Center, at 152 acres with 1.1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Greenwich has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Greenwich stand out
Where Greenwich beats most towns.
0historic places
HistoryA+
Settled in 1808
A long history
A history going back 218 years.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Greenwich0
New York3.7
U.S.3.3
SafetyA+
No violent crime reported in 2025
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Greenwich6.3
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical NY town4.2
Civic lifeA
51% more nonprofits per person
than the typical New York town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
How Greenwich grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Greenwich is from typical.
SafetyA+Open →HealthSaratoga Hospital 15.1 miles awayAOpen →Cost of livingC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.3 of 20; 7.1% of households have no car; 3.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →SchoolsBeat 63% of New York districts on tests and graduationBOpen →Jobs & income$71K median household incomeC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 41% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 0% conserved landB−Open →HistoryA+Open →Civic life6.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 83 attractions →Fort William Henry and 54 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Greenwich. Close and well known come first.
26 mi LandmarkFort William Henry
37 mi LakeLake George
21 mi Theme parkGreat Escape
35 mi MountainMount Greylock
14 mi MuseumNational Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
15 mi State parkGrant Cottage State Historic SiteSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fort William Henry: IrisKawling at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Great Escape: Jared and Corin, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame: Peter Flass, CC BY 3.0 · Grant Cottage State Historic Site: Coingeek at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Greenwich: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Greenwich, and how to reach them.
PowerNational Grid19.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGreenwich Village water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpThursdayPay per bagTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWashington County Board of ElectionsWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code1283412834 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Greenwich.
SafetyA+
Crime per resident in Greenwich is lower than in 97% of U.S. towns
Greenwich’s property crime rate is 2.4 per 1,000 residents, against 7.5 in New York’s towns and 9.9 across U.S. towns. The violent crime rate in Greenwich is 0 per 1,000 residents.
97%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Greenwich | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.4 per 1,000 residents | 7.5 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.8 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Greenwich0
New York3.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Greenwich2.4
New York15.7
U.S.15.5
97th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
4
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthA
Greenwich is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Greenwich beats the New York average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 28% of Greenwich adults have obesity.
88%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Greenwich | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.7% | 11% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 37% | 36% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 19% |
32 measures vs. New York
11 better18 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Greenwich | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.2% | 17.2% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.8% | 14.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 7.7% |
Saratoga Hospital
15.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C−
A typical Greenwich home is worth about $304K
The typical Greenwich home is worth about $304,000, up 5.2% in a year, 42% below the New York typical home.
$304KZillow home value
Typical home value
Greenwich$304K
New York$525K
+5.2%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Greenwich, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Greenwich has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 12° and about 64 inches of snow falls in a winter.
64″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–34°
Spring34–57°
Summer57–80°
Fall39–60°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
Greenwich has 0.8 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Greenwich for work: only 7% work in town. Greenwich’s average trip to work is 28 minutes. Since 2013, Greenwich has lost 102 jobs, to 570 in 2023.
7%work in town
| Greenwich | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.9% | 10% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Greenwich7%
Greenwich12%
Saratoga Springs9%
Easton9%
Wilton5%
15 mi
median commute distance
570
jobs based in Greenwich
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 66% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Greenwich faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Greenwich since 1981.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 1981
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
An age mix much like New York’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the New York average. 36% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Greenwich.
38.6median age · NY 39.8
| Greenwich | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 32% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 20% | 22% |
GreenwichNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school27%
Some college19%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.5 points. Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Greenwich | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.3% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.5% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.1% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.6% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.8% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.5% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.2% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.1% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.4% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.3% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.3% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,700, single groups can be off by several points
0.3%conserved
| Greenwich | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
0.3%
conserved · 3 of 935 acres
1.1 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Christ the King Center | 1.1 mi | 152 |
| 2. Gannon Park | — | 1 |
| 3. Veterans Memorial Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Greenwich
19pages on Greenwich
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 63% of NY districtsSafetyA+0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than NY on 11 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$304K typical home · up 5.2% in a yearWork & commuteC+$71K median household income · 570 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 41% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Greenwich
Empire State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Saratoga Springs14.4 mi$7,648 in-state tuitionSkidmore CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Saratoga Springs14.6 mi$67,290 tuition
About 3 of every 100 Greenwich residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Questions about Greenwich
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Greenwich, NY expensive?
Yes. That is 4 years of the area's median household income ($75,836 across the Glens Falls, NY metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.