Cost of Living in Old Greenwich, CT

Population 6,904 · Connecticut · Data vintage 2023

435
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $1.7 million, the typical home in Old Greenwich costs about 5× the national median, a premium characteristic of resort and luxury markets rather than primary-residence metros.

Old Greenwich is part of the immediate Stamford metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 172% higher than Stamford's $614,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 547
Rent 266

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Old Greenwich

The median home value in Old Greenwich is $1,668,200 — 447% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $3,501/month, 166% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $250,001/year is 235% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Connecticut's top state income tax rate is 7.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. Overall, Old Greenwich has a cost of living index of 435 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 335% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$1,668,200
447% above avg
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
166% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
39.7x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,133
1 BR
$1,306
2 BR
$1,653
3 BR
$1,992
4 BR
$2,363
Owner-occupied 85.4%
Renter-occupied 14.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$3,501
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $4,115/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
40.5 min
50% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
38.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
38.3%
Carpooled
2.0%
Public transit
19.8%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
38.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 2.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$250,001
235% above avg
Per Capita Income
$129,489
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
3% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 43.7%
Graduate degree 40.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.5
Male median age 40.6
Female median age 40.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Old Greenwich, CT?

Old Greenwich has a cost index of 435 (100 = national average). It is 335% above the national average.

What is average rent in Old Greenwich, CT?

The median gross rent in Old Greenwich is $3,501 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Old Greenwich?

The median home value in Old Greenwich is $1,668,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Old Greenwich?

The median household income in Old Greenwich is $250,001 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Old Greenwich, CT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Old Greenwich is 6.3%. The Connecticut state income tax top rate is 7.0%.

Is Old Greenwich, CT affordable?

Old Greenwich is above average in cost of living, with an index of 435 — about 335% higher than the national average.

Old Greenwich at a Glance

Population
6,904
Median Income
$250,001
Home Value
$1,668,200
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Unemployment
4.7%
Sales Tax
6.3%
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