What is the median household income in Greenwich, CT?
The median household income in Greenwich, CT is $206,130 (±$13,918) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $2,674 a month would take about $107,000 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Greenwich, the median household income went from $152,577 in 2015–2019 to $206,130 in 2020–2024 (+35.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $206,130 (±$13,918)
- Median renter income
- $111,933 (±$14,891)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $107,000
Income in Greenwich against Western Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Greenwich | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $206,130 (±$13,918) | $128,188 (±$2,370) | $95,781 (±$732) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $111,933 (±$14,891) | $75,585 (±$2,371) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $250,000 or more | $168,617 (±$3,790) | $125,125 (±$969) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $2,674 (±$284) | $2,110 (±$34) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Greenwich, median household income is higher than in Western Connecticut Planning Region ($128,188).
It is also higher than in Connecticut ($95,781).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Greenwich ranks 6 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 7 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Greenwich
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $2,674 a month ($32,088 a year) needs an income of about $107,000 a year.
The median renting household in Greenwich earns $111,933 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $152,577 (±$7,666) | $206,130 (±$13,918) | +35.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,910 (±$77) | $2,674 (±$284) | +40.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $1,251,200 (±$62,573) | $1,695,700 (±$76,335) | +35.5% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Greenwich
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich | — | $206,130 (±$13,918) | — |
| Village of Rye Brook | 2.9 mi | $246,944 (±$42,250) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Port Chester | 3.3 mi | $92,222 (±$8,530) | Lower |
| Town of Rye | 3.9 mi | $108,265 (±$10,243) | Lower |
| Town of Harrison | 4.7 mi | $164,250 (±$17,352) | Lower |
| Village of Harrison | 4.7 mi | $164,250 (±$17,352) | Lower |
| Stamford | 5.2 mi | $111,586 (±$4,563) | Lower |
| White Plains | 6.3 mi | $110,763 (±$5,132) | Lower |
| Town of North Castle | 6.9 mi | $208,156 (±$35,156) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Port Chester, NY ($92,222), Town of Rye, NY ($108,265), Town of Harrison, NY ($164,250).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Western Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Darien | $250,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | New Canaan | $250,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Weston | $250,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Westport | $250,000 or more |
| 5 | Wilton | $242,199 (±$15,893) |
| 6 | Greenwich | $206,130 (±$13,918) |
| 7 | Redding | $186,060 (±$14,812) |
| 8 | Ridgefield | $179,219 (±$12,450) |
| 9 | Bridgewater | $159,365 (±$5,366) |
| 10 | Newtown | $155,110 (±$10,710) |
| 11 | Brookfield | $148,360 (±$10,758) |
| 12 | New Fairfield | $137,647 (±$13,943) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Greenwich include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Byram, Cos Cob, Glenville, Greenwich (community), Old Greenwich, Pemberwick, Riverside.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Greenwich
What is the median household income in Greenwich?
The median household income in Greenwich is $206,130 (±$13,918) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Greenwich?
About $107,000 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $2,674 a month.
Have incomes in Greenwich kept up with inflation?
In Greenwich, the median household income went from $152,577 in 2015–2019 to $206,130 in 2020–2024 (+35.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
What do renters earn in Greenwich?
The median renting household in Greenwich, CT earns $111,933 (±$14,891) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenwich town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenwich town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenwich town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Greenwich town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:33620, in state:09 county:190).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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