Jobs, pay and daily life in Greenwich, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Greenwich is a city in Connecticut with 14,792 residents. The median household earns $134,914 a year and the median rent is $2,082 a month, which is 18.5% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Greenwich compares. Among the 60 largest places in Connecticut, Greenwich is #30 by population, #5 for college degrees (#1 = most), #9 for remote work (#1 = most), #51 for long commutes (#1 = fewest).
Greenwich has 14,792 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.4% of the population of Connecticut. It covers 5 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 3,055 people per square mile. The median age is 43.9, 7% older than the state median (43.9 against 41.1). It is a census-designated place: a community the Census Bureau counts as a unit, without a city government of its own, so services such as police, roads and zoning usually come from the county.
The median gross rent is $2,082 a month (rent plus utilities), 40% above the state median ($2,082 against $1,488). Over a year that is 18.5% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $1,515,700, which is 11.2 times the median household income ($134,914); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 54.1% of households own their home, 19% below the state average (54.1% against 66.5%).
The ACS estimate of unemployment among residents is 8.1%, 45% above the state estimate (8.1% against 5.6%). 58.6% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Fairfield County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 50.4% drive alone, 11.8% use public transit, 5.8% walk, 25.4% work from home. 23.9% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 55% above the state average (23.9% against 15.4%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.
70.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65% above the state share (70.3% against 42.5%). 22.4% of residents were born outside the United States, 43% above the state share (22.4% against 15.7%). The poverty rate is 11.2%, 12% above the state rate (11.2% against 10.0%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 75°F (24.0°C), and the coolest is Jan at 28°F (-2.2°C). About 1,236 mm (49 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Oct is the wettest month (122 mm) and Jan the driest (81 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Riverside (2 miles, rent 68% higher); Cos Cob (2 miles, rent 47% higher); Port Chester (3 miles, similar rent); Old Greenwich (3 miles, rent 68% higher). Rent differences are against Greenwich; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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There are 193 federal postings open in Connecticut (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 22.5% |
| Education and health care | 20.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 19.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.5% |
| Construction | 3.3% |
| Other services | 3.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 2.8% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Public administration | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.4% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Greenwich lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 50.4% |
| Public transit | 11.8% |
| Walk | 5.8% |
| Work from home | 25.4% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 23.9% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $134,914 |
| Income per person | $125,748 |
| Median gross rent per month | $2,082 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 18.5% |
| Median home value | $1,515,700 |
| Homeowners | 54.1% |
| Poverty rate | 11.2% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 6.99%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 70.3% |
| Born abroad | 22.4% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 58.6% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2.2 | 28 | 81 |
| Feb | -1.1 | 30 | 81 |
| Mar | 2.9 | 37 | 100 |
| Apr | 9.1 | 48 | 102 |
| May | 15.0 | 59 | 98 |
| Jun | 20.4 | 69 | 117 |
| Jul | 24.0 | 75 | 109 |
| Aug | 23.4 | 74 | 114 |
| Sep | 19.7 | 67 | 105 |
| Oct | 12.9 | 55 | 122 |
| Nov | 6.5 | 44 | 91 |
| Dec | 1.2 | 34 | 116 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | CT | 2 mi | 8,954 | $250,001 | $3,501 |
| Cos Cob | CT | 2 mi | 7,546 | $190,481 | $3,067 |
| Port Chester | NY | 3 mi | 31,102 | $92,222 | $2,028 |
| Old Greenwich | CT | 3 mi | 6,936 | $250,001 | $3,501 |
| Harrison | NY | 5 mi | 29,961 | $164,250 | $2,616 |
| Stamford | CT | 6 mi | 137,144 | $111,586 | $2,276 |
| White Plains | NY | 6 mi | 60,666 | $110,763 | $2,269 |
| Rye | NY | 7 mi | 16,428 | $239,815 | $3,501 |
| Mamaroneck | NY | 8 mi | 19,826 | $120,000 | $2,157 |
| Scarsdale | NY | 8 mi | 18,010 | $250,001 | $3,501 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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Large employers headquartered in Greenwich (from our list of the 200 largest US-based employers):
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees (global) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| XPO | Supply chain management, Transportation, Logistics | 37,000 (2025) |
14,792 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$2,082 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 18.5% of the median household income.
$134,914 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
8.1% (ACS 2020–2024 estimate).
Connecticut. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.