At a Glance
Median Income
$53,961
$33,966 per capita
Home Value
$252,000
Zillow: $324,482
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
481/100K
1,958/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Greenfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greenfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greenfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Greenfield residents earn a median household income of $53,961 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,966. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,581 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenfield is $252,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,482. Median rent is $1,097/month, with 35.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Greenfield reports 481 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,958/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.8% of adults in Greenfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenfield has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population17,662
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,961
Per Capita$33,966
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$3,704M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A
Home Value$252,000
Rent$1,097
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$324,482
Housing Units8,580
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent481/100K
Property1,958/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault361/100K
Burglary481/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,666/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation328 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Greenfield was founded in 1686.
The median home in Greenfield was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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