Greendale, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
14,656 Population 2,631/sq mi density
$95,015 Median Income $44,339 per capita
$289,600 Home Value $390,550 Zillow
$1,177 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
83 Violent Crime/100K 940 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,015 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$289,600 home value, $1,177/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Greendale, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,015
26% above
$44,339 per capita
Home Value
$289,600
3% above
Zillow: $390,550
Median Rent
$1,177/mo
1% above
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
78% below
940/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.2%
46% above
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
1% above
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Greendale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Greendale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
126%
Home Value
103%
Rent
101%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
146%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greendale a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greendale residents earn a median household income of $95,015 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,339. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greendale is $289,600 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,550. Median rent is $1,177/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Greendale reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 940/100K.

Education

49.2% of adults in Greendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% above the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greendale has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population14,656
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density2,631/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,015
Per Capita$44,339
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$289,600
Rent$1,177
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$390,550
Housing Units6,200
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent83/100K
Property940/100K

Health

Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,248/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation773 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.2%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Greendale was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.