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Greenwich, Connecticut Retirement Guide
established retirement community
51
Retirement Score
Greenwich, Connecticut at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $1,566,500
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security and pension income have income-based exemptions/deductions.
- Avg January Low
- N/A
- Cost of Living Index
- 106.4 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 51 / 100
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
106.4 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated March 2026
Median Home Price
$1,566,500High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$2,056High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
30 / 100Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security and pension income have income-based exemptions/deductions.Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)
83.7 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
86.7 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access Score
83.7 / 100Medium confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated March 2026
Climate
Avg July HighData not available
Avg January LowData not available
Annual PrecipitationData not available
Sunny Days / YearData not available
Safety
Safety Score
100 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated March 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
88.2 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
46.7 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Demographics
Population
14,051High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Age
44.4High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Age 65+
19.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Household Income
$128,839High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
50.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Veterans
1.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
66.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Poverty Rate
8.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Diversity
White
74.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Black
6.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Hispanic/Latino
18.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Asian
6.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Greenwich using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$3,394
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$3,812
Median home price used: $1,566,500
Median rent reference: $2,056 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.