At a Glance
Median Income
$95,015
$44,339 per capita
Home Value
$289,600
Zillow: $375,430
Median Rent
$1,177/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
1,138/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.2%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
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 1.3% (64% 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 $375,430. 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 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,138/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population14,656
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density2,631/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,015
Per Capita$44,339
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$289,600
Rent$1,177
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$375,430
Housing Units6,200
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent92/100K
Property1,138/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault64/100K
Burglary64/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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