Greenwich, CT town hall & government
Greenwich spent $662.6 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $10,412 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Greenwich's government.
Where Greenwich's money goes
Greenwich runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Connecticut towns.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 72%
- From the state 11%
- Fees & charges 10%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Greenwich
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Greenwich School District
Greenwich's K–12 school district. The schools are run by Greenwich, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Connecticut districts overall: 58% local, 35% state, 8% federal
- Local 85%
- State 14%
- Federal 2%
Of the $31,563 per pupil, $20,496 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
What homeowners in Greenwich pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Greenwich's government
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.