Question 1

Is Greenwich, CT or New London, CT cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

New London, CT is cheaper. The median home price in Greenwich, CT is approximately $1,719,600 and in New London, CT it is approximately $220,300 — a difference of $1,499,300.

Question 2

Is Greenwich, CT or New London, CT safer?

Accepted Answer

Greenwich, CT scores higher on safety. Greenwich, CT has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate. New London, CT has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Greenwich, CT or New London, CT more walkable?

Accepted Answer

New London, CT is more walkable. Greenwich, CT has a Walk Score of 4/100 and New London, CT has a Walk Score of 18/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Greenwich, CT or New London, CT?

Accepted Answer

Greenwich, CT has higher-rated schools. Greenwich, CT has a school rating of 7.9/10 and New London, CT has a rating of 7.3/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Greenwich, CT or New London, CT?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Greenwich, CT	New London, CT
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$1.72M	$220K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$140K ✓ Higher income	$56K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	4/100	18/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	2/100	14/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	2/100	25/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	66 min ✓ Shorter commute	67 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	7.9/10 ✓ Better schools	7.3/10
Best for	Affluent familiesHigh earnersSchool‑focused households	families with school needsstudents at local high schoolsremote workers with a car

Greenwich, CT vs New London, CT

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