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Greenfields, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Greenfields is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 872. Residents earn $75,268 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
872 Population 1,178/sq mi density
$75,268 Median Income $39,812 per capita
$247,300 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,268 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$247,300 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,268
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $247,300
12% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.1%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

How Greenfields Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population872
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density1,178/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,268
Per Capita$39,812
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$247,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units475
Rent Burden51.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation299 ft (91 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.0%
Libraries25

Is Greenfields a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Greenfields receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Greenfields stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Greenfields is $75,268, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Greenfields is $247,300, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Greenfields experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Greenfields has a population of 872 with a density of 1,178 people per square mile. The median age is 61.1 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%), with 1.7% Black.

Population

872
Total Population
1,178
People / sq mi
61.1yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Greenfields vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.0%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.0%
40% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Greenfields vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Greenfields is $75,268, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Greenfields vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,268
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,812
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.2 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Greenfields is $247,300, 12% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$247,300
12% below US avg
Median List Price$287,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$287,400
$/Sq Ft$199
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.7%
Housing Units475
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate2.98%
Greenfields has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,178/sq mi
Coordinates40.3632°N, 75.9562°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin. 96.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.1%
17% below US avg
High School+92.5%
Graduate Degree+12.2%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,178/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.0%
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.2 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%

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