Greenfield, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hennepin County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,897 Population 142/sq mi density
$147,184 Median Income $60,407 per capita
$524,300 Home Value $597,539 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$147,184 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$524,300 home value, $1,083/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Greenfield, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$147,184
96% above
$60,407 per capita
Home Value
$524,300
86% above
Zillow: $597,539
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
7% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.8%
48% above
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
20% below
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
196%
Home Value
186%
Rent
93%
Poverty
5%
Bachelor's
148%
Unemployment
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greenfield a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greenfield residents earn a median household income of $147,184 , which is 96% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,407. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,785 business establishments, including 3,018 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greenfield is $524,300 , 86% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $597,539. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

49.8% of adults in Greenfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greenfield has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population2,897
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$147,184
Per Capita$60,407
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$193,617M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,734

Housing

A+
Home Value$524,300
Rent$1,083
Ownership97.9%
Zillow$597,539
Housing Units1,006
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity25.6%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,600/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain30.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,002 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.8%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute36 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41

Did You Know?

The median home in Greenfield was built in 1992.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 3,018 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 60 fatal vehicle crashes.