Living in historic Greenwich Township
Greenwich Township is one of the oldest communities in Warren County and has undergone several transformations throughout the centuries. Documents show that several populations have inhabited this area since the second half of the 17th century, and multiple historic properties from the 18th and 19th centuries still stand in the community and are currently occupied by residents. “Greenwich has been around for a very long time,” says Moira Lindquist, a former township resident and local real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach. She adds that the township encompasses a handful of smaller communities, including Stewartsville, a census-designated place, the Greenwich subdivision and Kennedy Mills, a neighborhood at the edge of the township that borders the Bloomsbury borough. “Stewartsville is really the center of Greenwich, and in fact, a lot of people just refer to the township as Stewartsville,” Lindquist says. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 report, Greenwich Township is home to just under 5,500 residents. The community saw a significant rise in population around the turn of the century when the area’s most recent housing developments were built. “When my family and I moved out there in the late 90s, we thought it would be totally rural and we’d be all by ourselves, but then several developments popped up,” Lindquist says. The township has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, significantly lower than the national average of 4.
Historic homes and late 20th century builds
Much of Greenwich’s housing stock is historic single-family homes, some dating back to the late 18th century. Several investment properties that were built during the 19th century now need renovations and can sell for between approximately $80,000 and $200,000. For the most part, Colonials and older traditional-style single-family properties range from about $230,000 to $350,000. The rest of the homes in Greenwich are mostly ranch styles, New Traditionals and contemporary Colonial-influenced homes built between the 1950s and early 2000s. Ranch-styles range from roughly $220,000 to $430,000, while New Traditionals and colonial-style homes mostly sell between $400,000 and $850,000. Properties often feature ample lots with green front lawns, driveways and, occasionally, garages. While home values here are on par with national averages, they are higher than the average home value in the Lehigh Valley metro area.
Students attend Greenwich Township schools
The Greenwich Township School District includes two schools: Greenwich Elementary, which receives a B rating from Niche, and Stewartsville Middle School, which is rated B-plus and was named by Niche as the No.1 public middle school in the county for 2025. Secondary students can attend the B-plus-rated Phillipsburg High School, located in the nearby town of Phillipsburg. “The Phillipsburg High School is actually housed in a new building, and the old building got turned into the Phillipsburg Middle School. They had to build the new school to accommodate the growing number of students in the district,” Lindquist says. Students can enroll in courses through the high school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department, which covers the career specialties of Agricultural Science, Business, Family and Consumer Service, Industrial Technology and Information Technology.
Outdoor trails and Greenwich parks
Residents of Greenwich Township have several options for outdoor recreation. Thomas Stewart Park offers a large soccer field complex, lacrosse facilities, a playground and a covered picnic pavilion. Up the road, the Belclare Farm boards horses in its many barns and hosts horseback riding competitions and equestrian shows. Hiking enthusiasts can access the Morris Canal Greenway Trail just off Richline Hill Road near the Stecker Field baseball area. A little north of the township is the Architects Golf Club in Phillipsburg, which has an 18-hole public golf course known for its challenging terrain and features. Near the course is Merrill Creek Reservoir, a 650-acre lake surrounded by forests with several hiking trails.
Shop and dine along Highway 22
Greenwich Township residents can find shopping and dining amenities along U.S. Highway 22, which borders the township. Along this highway are big-box stores and national retailers like Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Hobby Lobby, as well as grocery stores like Aldi and ShopRite. The highway is also lined with an abundance of chain restaurants, including Dunkin’, White Castle and Applebee’s Grill and Bar, as well as some local dining options like Stone Tavern and Bagel House, which sells handmade baked goods. Other neighborhood eateries – including Byron Place II, a pizzeria, and an ice cream stand called Home Plate Dairy – are located along Route 57 running through the township. Near the southern edge of Greenwich, Warrenside Tavern is a mainstay restaurant that has been serving patrons in this area for more than a century.
Getting around Warren County
Greenwich Township residents are mostly reliant on cars for daily transportation. Interstate 78 runs diagonally through the community and meets New Jersey Route 173 at a busy highway interchange along the township’s southwest border. The closest airport to the township, Morristown Airport, is a general aviation facility less than 18 miles away. Thirty-two miles away is Newark Liberty International Airport, a major hub for commercial flights. St. Luke’s Hospital – Warren Campus is a 10-minute drive from Greenwich Township and offers 24-hour emergency services.
