Experienced in moving you from NYC to Greenwich CT
Experienced in moving you from NYC to Greenwich CT
One of the best places to live in Connecticut is the town of Greenwich on what’s known as the ‘Gold Coast’ in Fairfield County. The local economy holds its own with more than 100 hedge funds and financial institutions but Greenwich also thrives on its proximity to New York City, with express trains taking just 45 minutes to reach Grand Central Station.
Piece of Cake Moving and Storage regularly moves New Yorkers seeking a sea change to homes in Greenwich Proper, Cos Cob, Old Greenwich and Riverside. We’re experts on traffic conditions around these suburban communities, like the Merritt Parkway, I95 and other roads and bridges.
With highly regarded public and private schools, we’ve been moving a large number of families into Greenwich, along with professional couples and successful singles. For a seamless experience, choose movers like Piece of Cake for local knowledge that makes a difference during your relocation.
Moving you to Greenwich, Connecticut and all of its neighbourhoods
Popular Greenwich, Connecticut Moving destinations for Piece of Cake Moving & Storage customers include:
- Back Country (North of Parkway)
- Belle Haven
- Byram and Byram Shore
- Conyers Farm
- Cos Cob
- Downtown Greenwich
- Glenville
- Mid Country (South of Parkway)
- Old Greenwich
- Pemberwick
- Riverside
Our top moving tips when moving to Greenwich Connecticut
With multiple country clubs, a polo club and several yacht clubs it’s perhaps unsurprising Greenwich is also home to one of the highest average household incomes in the United States.
Real estate prices here are some of the steepest in the country and Connecticut is also home to one of the highest property taxes in the United States.
However there are many other factors to consider when moving to Greenwich:
- Embrace the commute. There are more than 60,000 residents in Greenwich and according to the local Chamber of Commerce more than 11,500 of them commute to Manhattan and other centres daily. Greenwich benefits from a large number of train options with 4 separate stations Greenwich, Cos Cob, Riverside, and Old Greenwich. For those taking the 30 minute drive to Manhattan, the town is straddled by I-95 the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) and U.S. Route 1 but an express to Grand Central on the Metro-North takes just 45 minutes.
- Life on the Long Island Sound. Greenwich is just 30 miles from Times Square but unlike it’s high density neighbour, benefits from two beautiful sandy beaches with walking and biking trails in Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point) and Byram Beach, which is also home to the town pool. These are private to residents and any visitors need to purchase day passes only available during limited periods. It also has two islands Great Captain Island and Island Beach for recreation, sailing, fishing, and swimming. Other activities away from the coast include an indoor skating rink, skate park, tennis and paddle courts, a golf course and playgrounds.
- Retail and Restaurants. Despite being a town of just 67 square miles, Greenwich is home to some high end retail. Greenwich Avenue is lined with boutiques and happily, compared to New York, sales taxes are lower in Connecticut. The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce also organises a Sidewalk Sale annually which draws in shoppers from WestChester and other parts of Fairfield County. If you’re looking for fine dining restaurants in downtown Greenwich, on Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich and along Putnam Avenue (Route 1) offer a wide range of cuisine types including Thomas Henkelmann and l’escale restaurant.
- Multiple education options. Greenwich has 11 elementary schools and 3 middle schools, 4 of which are magnet schools with specialized courses. It also has 1 high school which is highly rated and multiple private schools such as Greenwich Academy, Brunswick School, Whitby and Greenwich Country Day School. The town also has 4 award winning libraries, which hosts meet the author evenings and free concerts.
- English history. Old Greenwich was settled by English founders in 1640, and named for Greenwich, England. The town was relatively quiet for most of its early days, notwithstanding some back and forth with the Dutch. For the most part, farming, fishing and trade supported the area. In the 19th Century, its history extended to artist colonies including impressionist painters at the Bush-Holley House in the Cos Cob section of Greenwich. The house is now a National Historic Landmark and the home of the Greenwich Historical Society which houses some of their works as does the Bruce Museum.
- Events. The annual Greenwich Town Party is one of its best known events, with bands, children’s activities, and food trucks. But there are several other highlights including the Greenwich International Film Festival, the Bruce Museum Outdoor Spring Crafts Festival, the Greenwich Holiday Stroll and Fair and the Greenwich Reindeer Festival amongst some of the highlights.
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