Backcountry

The backcountry is generally considered the area north of the Merritt Parkway, which runs east to west through Greenwich.

Welcome to Backcountry

The back country is generally considered the area north of the Merritt Parkway, which runs east to west through Greenwich. It is bounded by Westchester County to the west and north and by Stamford to the east. With a minimum of four-acre zoning in most of the area, the roughly 1,700 homes there are set well apart. Historic houses tend to sit close to the narrow roads, while many multimillion-dollar homes are set way back, nearly hidden behind stone walls.

A long tradition of horseback riding is upheld by the Greenwich Riding and Trails Association, which oversees the many miles of bridle trails in the area — a responsibility that includes prevailing upon individual homeowners to observe the custom of allowing riders to cross their property.

Back country is a golfer’s paradise, with three private clubs — the Stanwich Club, Fairview Country Club, and Tamarack Country Club — as well as a popular public course, the Griffith E. Harris Golf Course. Known as the Griff, its has an 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones, a driving range, a youth program for children 5 and up, and a new barbecue restaurant.

Kelsey Farm has offered youth riding lessons since 1949. Facilities include indoor and outdoor arenas and a cross-country course.

Audubon Greenwich, headquartered in a rambling, Adirondack-style building, has a 285-acre main sanctuary with seven miles of trails.

The Brant Foundation, which has a mission to promote education and appreciation of contemporary art and design, opened its doors at 941 North St in backcountry Greenwich in 2009 and presents two long-term exhibitions each year, curated primarily from the collection. The collection is remarkable in that scores of artists are represented in depth, including works from the earliest period of their practice through their most recent works. The structure was originally built in 1909 as a cold-storage barn, part of the vast E.C. Conyers estate.

Greenwich Polo Club was established in 1981 and is recognized as one of the elite high-goal polo venues in the world. Known for its unmatched roster of legendary teams, professional players, and champion equine athletes, fondly known as polo ponies. Distinguished families, young entrepreneurs, artists, and well-known personalities are all part of the international dynamic which makes Greenwich Polo Club so unique.

Driving the roughly 35 miles to New York City on the Merritt and Hutchinson River parkways takes about 45 to 90 minutes, depending on traffic. The Metro-North New Haven Line trains from Greenwich station to Grand Central take 45 minutes to an hour.

Overview for Backcountry, CT

24,788 people live in Backcountry, where the median age is 43.4 and the average individual income is $114,940. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

24,788

Total Population

43.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$114,940

Average individual Income

Around Backcountry, CT

There's plenty to do around Backcountry, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

77

Very Walkable

Walking Score

37

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Canaan Fish Market, Old Greenwich Wine Merchants, and Bon Ton Fish Market.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Canaan Fish Market page on Yelp Search 141 N Main St on Google Maps	Dining · $	3.06 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Old Greenwich Wine Merchants page on Yelp Search 195 Sound Beach Ave on Google Maps	Dining · $$	2.94 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bon Ton Fish Market page on Yelp Search 100 Bruce Park Ave on Google Maps	Dining	1.05 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Master Na's Traditional Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 2109 Summer St on Google Maps	Active	4.59 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Ski & Scuba Connection page on Yelp Search 26 Saint Roch Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.66 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dance With Me Stamford page on Yelp Search 20 Summer St on Google Maps	Active	4.48 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Meg-a-Lashes page on Yelp Search 85 Purchase St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.82 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Christina Connors, LMT page on Yelp Search 100 Melrose Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.47 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Salon Greenwich page on Yelp Search 48 Greenwich Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.53 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Backcountry, CT

Population Households Employment

Backcountry has 9,447 households, with an average household size of 2.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Backcountry do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 24,788 people call Backcountry home. The population density is 1,831.04 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

24,788

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.4

Median Age

48.17 / 51.83%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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75+ Years

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High School Degree
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9,447

Total Households

2.59

Average Household Size

$114,940

Average individual Income

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15 to 29 Minutes

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Backcountry, CT

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The following schools are within or nearby Backcountry. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Welcome to Backcountry

Overview for Backcountry, CT

24,788

43.4 years

High

$114,940

Around Backcountry, CT

77

Very Walkable

37

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Backcountry, CT

24,788

High

43.4

48.17 / 51.83%

9,447

2.59

$114,940

Schools in Backcountry, CT

Property Listings

$35,000,000

$29,500,000

$24,995,000

$13,995,000

$13,995,000

$11,900,000

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