Old Greenwich, Riverside & Cos Cob Sweep CT’s Most Family-Friendly Rankings
According to a recent analysis by CT Insider, Old Greenwich (06870) ranked #4 among the most family-friendly ZIP codes across Connecticut.
Greenwich made an impressive showing overall, with neighboring Riverside (06878) securing the #8 spot and Cos Cob (06807) coming in at #11.
The Top 15 Rankings
Woodbridge (#1)
Southport (#2)
Burlington (#3)
Old Greenwich (#4)
Farmington (#5)
Simsbury (#6)
Wilton (#7)
Riverside (#8)
Westport (#9)
New Fairfield (#10)
Cos Cob (#11)
East Granby (#12)
Trumbull (#13)
Weston (#14)
Fairfield (#15)
How The Survey Measured It
The study evaluated several key metrics to measure family appeal:
Growth trends in the local youth population
Percentage of households with children
Poverty and economic stability rates
Academic performance on statewide school assessments
Combined, these factors offer a snapshot of the Connecticut neighborhoods proving most desirable for growing families.
Why Old Greenwich Stands Out
In Old Greenwich, 42% of households include children—one of the highest concentrations in the state. Beyond the data, families place a high value on:
Walkability
Closeness to friends and neighbors
Accessibility to Metro-North and I-95
Top-rated public and private schools nearby
Ability to walk and bike to school
Pumpkin Patch Lady, a 10-foot sculpture, unveiled every October
Between the Lines: Some towns have their Lucy the Elephant (Margate, NJ) or their Big Duck (Long Island), but in Old Greenwich, it takes a village...and a giant pumpkin lady.