Greenwich, NY

Greenwich, New York

Greenwich, New York, in Washington county, is 29 miles NE of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 133 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The village is located in the Glens Falls metropolitan area. Greenwich has a population of 1,902.

The People and Families of Greenwich

In Greenwich, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenwich had a median family income of $42,198. Greenwich enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Greenwich gave more campaign money ($6,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Greenwich Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Greenwich. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Greenwich is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Greenwich, 88% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Greenwich, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Greenwich Almanac

Greenwich Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Greenwich Public Libraries

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Greenwich Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Greenwich residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Greenwich, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Greenwich High Schools (2004)

GREENWICH JSHS
10 GRAY AVE
518-692-9542
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 620 students.

Greenwich Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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