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Greenwich, CT


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Greenwich, Connecticut

Greenwich, Connecticut, in Fairfield county, is 27 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is located in the Stamford - Norwalk metropolitan area. Greenwich has a population of 61,101.

The People and Families of Greenwich

In Greenwich, about 61% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Greenwich, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

Greenwich enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Greenwich gave more campaign money ($1,285,840) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Greenwich is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

High Points

Greenwich strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGreenwich Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGreenwich Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGreenwich College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Greenwich Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Greenwich, CT

Comparing Greenwich to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population107
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Racial Diversity59
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime109

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Historic Greenwich

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Clubhouse of I.H.Y.C.. 1896 Aug. 1.

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Clubhouse of I.H.Y.C.. 1896 Aug. 1.

Beautiful Edgewood Inn between 1905 and 1915

Beautiful Edgewood Inn between 1905 and 1915

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