Living in Greenwich is so desirable that most people first select this community, and then find their home within it!
Location
Extreme Southwest corner of Connecticut
Shortest Connecticut commute to New York City: 35 Minutes by car or 45 minutes by Metro-North Train - www.mta.info
Over 50 square mile area
Affordability
Single family: $300,000 to $50+ million
Condominium: $200,000 to $3+ million
Rental apartments/homes: $750 per month to over $20,000+ per month
Diversity
Over 60,000 residents
Nearly 20% of the population represent diverse cultures
16% of school children speak English as a second language (38 various first languages)
37 Churches and Synagogues
Investment
High home value appreciation averaging 7% annually over the past 10 years
Lowest residential real estate taxes in Fairfield and Westchester Counties
Low increase in real estate taxes averaging approximately 3%-3.5%
Education
High nationally rated public school systems (over 90% of Greenwich High Students in the college-bound program). Greenwich High School
Nine NAIS accredited independent schools, grades K-12. Independent Schools
Over 40 preschool and early childhood programs. Greenwich Pre Schools
Public Facilities
Unmatched recreational facilities including three town beaches, tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course.
Numerous museums, libraries and historical sites
Focus on the arts through the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra, summer Pops Concerts, Choral Society, Arts Center, theatrical productions and concerts.
Nature and conservation sensitivity through the Audubon Center, Garden Education Center and numerous wildlife sanctuaries and conservation areas
