Old Greenwich, CT
Old Greenwich is a neighborhood and census-designated place in Greenwich in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The town of Greenwich is bordered to the west and north by Westchester County, NY, to the east by the city of Stamford, and to the south by Long Island Sound. The zip code of Old Greenwich is 06870.
Old Greenwich is among the 25 sections or neighborhoods in Greenwich, CT, and in the 15 percentile of most wealthy communities in America. One of the founding settlers of Old Greenwich was Elizabeth Fones Winthrop, niece and daughter-in-law of John Winthrop, founder and Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Old Greenwich’s largest beach is on a long, thin peninsula at the southwest end of the neighborhood. The town was called “Sound Beach” in the last century, and the main road through the small downtown business section is Sound Beach Avenue, a popular hangout for residents and visitors as well as host to annual street fairs and events.
The Old Greenwich Railroad Station in Old Greenwich serves commuters in the neighborhood. It was built in 1894 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
Safe streets, great schools, lovely beaches and a healthy outdoor lifestyle make Old Greenwich, CT a great please to live and raise a family.
Old Greenwich, CT Climate
Old Greenwich gets about 50 inches of rain and 2 inches of snowfall per year. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation in Old Greenwich is 118. On average, there are 190 sunny days per year. July highs are around 82 degrees and January lows are around 21 degrees.
Old Greenwich, CT Population
As of 2011, Old Greenwich population is 7,699 and there are 3,530 people per square mile (population density). The median age in Old Greenwich is 39.4. 65.51% of people in Old Greenwich are married and 9.20% are divorced. The average household size is 2.8 people. 56.63% of people are married with children and 52.96% have children, but are single.
Greenwich, CT Economy
With the influx of corporate headquarters in Greenwich, CT, the town has become a power center inFairfield County. Businesses based in Greenwich include: Antares Investment Partners, AQR Capital, Arch Capital Group, Ltd., Belpointe Asset Management – a wealth management firm, Blue Sky Studios, Blyth, Inc., Cambridge Solutions, First Reserve Corporation, United Rentals Inc., and Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc.
Compared to the rest of the country, Old Greenwich is 149.60% Higher than theU.S.average. 12.59% of the people inGreenwich have an income of 150K-250K, 26.34% of the people have an income of 250K-500K and 13.79% have an income of 500K or more.
Income per capita in Greenwichis $75,359 which includes all adults and children. Median household income is $161,056. The unemployment rate in Old Greenwich is 6.70%, with job growth at 1.22%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 35.74%. Old Greenwichs ales tax rate is 6.00% and income tax is 5.00%.
Old Greenwich, CT Real Estate and Housing Statistics
The median home value in Old Greenwich, CT is $1,018,800. Home appreciation is at -1.90% over the last year. The median age of Old Greenwich real estate is 56 years. Renters make up 13.59% of the Old Greenwich population. 4.67% of houses and apartments in Old Greenwich are unoccupied.
If you’re in the market to buy real estate in Old Greenwich, CT or thinking about relocating to Old Greenwich, CT, you’ll find a variety of residential options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for Old Greenwich luxury and estate homes, Old Greenwich single-family homes, Old Greenwich town homes or short sales in Old Greenwich, we can help you find the perfect home for your lifestyle and needs.
Public Schools inGreenwich, CT
Greenwich Public Schools serves Old Greenwich, CT. The goal of the Greenwich Public Schools is to educate all students to their highest level of academic potential and to teach them the skills and knowledge to become capable and responsible members of the community. Old Greenwichspends $11,605 per student. There are 13 pupils per teacher, 243 students per librarian, and 341 children per counselor.
- Old Greenwich School
- Central Middle School
WesternMiddle School- Eastern Middle School
- North Street School
- Glenville School
- Parkway School
- Julian Curtiss School
- Hamilton AvenueSchool
- Greenwich High School
Old Greenwich, CT Educational Statistics
- 2 yr College Grad. 5.44%
- 4 yr College Grad. 36.73%
- Graduate Degrees 36.43%
- High School Grads. 97.54%
Colleges/Universities nearest to Old Greenwich, CT
- SUNY at Purchase College
- Manhattanville College
- SUNY Westchester Community College
- Norwalk Community College
- Iona College
- The College of New Rochelle
- Mercy College
Hospitals/Medical Centers nearest to Greenwich, CT
- Greenwich Hospital Association
- Winifred Masters on Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
- White Plains Hospital
- Westchester Medical Hospital
Binney Park, Old Greenwich, CT
Binney Park, composed of 32 acres in the middle of Old Greenwich, is a focal point of beauty, relaxation, and recreation since its dedication to the town in 1933. Directions to Binney Park: US 1 toSound Beach Avenue. Turn onto Sound Beach Avenue, go under I-95 bridge, continue about of a mile, park starts on right, keep right at rotary continue to entrance, next right, Wesskum Wood Road.
Greenwich, CT Transportation
Greenwich is served by the Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven Line and is approximately a 40 minute train ride to Grand Central Terminal inManhattanon the express train and a 50 minute ride on the local.
Amtrak stops in the adjacent city of Stamford. Interstate 95 goes through the southern end of town, and there are four exits from I-95 inGreenwich. Interstate 684 passes throughGreenwichbut cannot be entered or exited there. The nearest interchange is at the Westchester County Airport in New York State.
Old Greenwich, CT Commute Statistics: The average one-way commute in Old Greenwich takes 36 minutes. 59% of commuters drive their own car alone, 3% carpool with others, 24% take mass transit and 9% work from home.
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