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Is Greenwood a Good Place to Live? Greenwood, Indiana: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Greenwood ranks #378 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #183 of 524 smaller cities and #5 of 21 in Indiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3.1%, #44 of 476) and high graduation rates (94.5%, #50 of 437), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Greenwood by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Greenwood's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Greenwood?
Greenwood's cost of living index is 95.7, 4% below the US level of 100 and #471 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,312/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $327,893, 26% above the typical Indiana home ($260,095).
| Measure | Greenwood | IndianaIN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 95.7#471 of 1,308 | 93.3 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $327,893#455 of 1,187 | $260,095 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,584/mo#404 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $276,100#462 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,312/mo#541 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.3x#301 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 18.8%#317 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Indiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Greenwood housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Greenwood is in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro.
Indiana housing market →Is Greenwood safe?
Greenwood recorded 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 57% below the US rate of 328 and 44% below Indiana's 254. That ranks #222 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #95 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Greenwood Police Department. Property crime runs 1,699 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Greenwood | IndianaIN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 142#222 of 1,085 | 254 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 1,699#575 of 1,085 | 1,052 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Indiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Greenwood?
The median household in Greenwood earns $83,608, 1% above the US figure of $83,163 and 16% above Indiana ($71,959). Unemployment is 3.1% (US 4.3%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Greenwood | IndianaIN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $83,608#555 of 1,312 | $71,959 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.1%#131 of 1,058 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 7.4%#274 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +1.5%#153 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Indiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Greenwood?
The median resident of Greenwood is 36.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 33.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #674 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 59.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Greenwood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 36.4 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 33.4%#674 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 59.3% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Greenwood's schools and health?
Greenwood's 9 public schools graduate 94.5% of students in four years (Indiana 87.7%), with 17.8 students per teacher and $11,849 spent per pupil. 38.4% of adults are obese and 11.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Greenwood | IndianaIN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 94.5%#111 of 1,063 | 87.7% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 17.8#816 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $11,849#978 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 38.4%#1033 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 11.6%#715 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17.2%#675 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 7.6%#326 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Indiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 6,071 students are enrolled in Greenwood's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Greenwood?
The average commute in Greenwood is 24.8 minutes (Indiana 24.6); 0.4% of workers take transit and 12% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Greenwood scores 8.4 of 20 (below average walkable), #956 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 72.6°F and winters 29.6°F, with 44.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Greenwood | IndianaIN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 24.8 min#766 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 5.3%#614 of 1,312 | 6.3% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 77.7% | 76.8% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.1% | 2% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 12% | 9.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.4#956 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Indiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34.2 | 18.9 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 39.1 | 21.7 | 2.3 |
| Mar | 49.7 | 30.5 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 61.9 | 41.3 | 4.5 |
| May | 72.3 | 52.4 | 5 |
| Jun | 80.9 | 61.6 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 83.7 | 64.4 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 82.6 | 62.6 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 76.8 | 55.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 64.6 | 43.5 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 50.6 | 32.7 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 39.2 | 24.2 | 3.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Indianapolis Se Side.
| Measure | Greenwood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 51.9°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 72.6°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 29.6°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 44.6 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Indianapolis Se Side.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Greenwood?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Greenwood's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Johnson County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, earthquake, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 59% of US counties.
| Measure | Greenwood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.14%#563 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Johnson County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Johnson County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | 0.024% | 92% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0076% | 74% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0045% | 68% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.085% | 55% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Greenwood compare with similar-size cities?
Greenwood is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #183 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 66,029.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood, INPop. 66,029 | #378 | 60.4 | $83,608 | $1,312/mo | 142 | 24.8 min |
| Sammamish, WAPop. 66,463 | #210 | 64.2 | $239,690 | $2,857/mo | part year | 29.3 min |
| Commerce City, COPop. 66,445 | #707 | 54.8 | $111,972 | $1,880/mo | 742 | 29.7 min |
| Skokie, ILPop. 66,219 | #91 | 68.7 | $95,337 | $1,552/mo | 151 | 27.9 min |
| Port Charlotte, FLPop. 66,133 | #1219 | 44.3 | $63,844 | $1,553/mo | no data | 24.6 min |
| Janesville, WIPop. 66,030 | #321 | 61.6 | $73,446 | $1,054/mo | 122 | 21.9 min |
| Pflugerville, TXPop. 65,971 | #286 | 62.3 | $117,799 | $1,932/mo | 186 | 27.4 min |
| Dundalk, MDPop. 65,969 | #1187 | 45.5 | $64,520 | $1,473/mo | no data | 25.3 min |
| Malden, MAPop. 65,906 | #218 | 64.0 | $100,606 | $2,204/mo | 203 | 34.4 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Greenwood compare with the rest of Indiana?
Greenwood ranks #5 of the 21 Indiana cities we track, with a score of 60.4 against Indiana's statewide 59.2. Its households earn 16% above the Indiana median. Violent crime is 44% below the statewide rate. Homes are 26% above the typical Indiana home.
| City | Rank in IN | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel, INPop. 101,651 | #1 | 73.1 | $141,505 | $1,712/mo | 51 |
| Westfield, INPop. 54,677 | #2 | 72.7 | $122,789 | $1,667/mo | 66 |
| Fishers, INPop. 102,337 | #3 | 70.7 | $130,203 | $1,611/mo | 78 |
| Noblesville, INPop. 73,362 | #4 | 66.6 | $104,047 | $1,389/mo | 71 |
| Greenwood, INPop. 66,029 | #5 | 60.4 | $83,608 | $1,312/mo | 142 |
| Columbus, INPop. 51,824 | #6 | 59.6 | $77,456 | $1,157/mo | 88 |
| Bloomington, INPop. 80,049 | #7 | 57.9 | $50,465 | $1,200/mo | 293 |
| Lafayette, INPop. 71,159 | #8 | 57.7 | $53,716 | $1,079/mo | 396 |
| Jeffersonville, INPop. 51,043 | #9 | 57.2 | $70,930 | $1,148/mo | 330 |
| Fort Wayne, INPop. 268,589 | #10 | 56.7 | $61,422 | $999/mo | 275 |
| Mishawaka, INPop. 51,021 | #11 | 53.7 | $54,291 | $1,070/mo | 306 |
| Elkhart, INPop. 53,733 | #12 | 52.8 | $51,028 | $998/mo | 220 |
| South Bend, INPop. 103,085 | #13 | 52.2 | $55,786 | $1,033/mo | 453 |
| Indianapolis, INPop. 885,860 | #14 | 50.9 | $66,219 | $1,156/mo | 769 |
| Anderson, INPop. 55,367 | #15 | 50.4 | $46,909 | $925/mo | 410 |
| Muncie, INPop. 64,751 | #16 | 49.8 | $44,471 | $904/mo | 485 |
| Kokomo, INPop. 59,122 | #17 | 48.8 | $55,360 | $939/mo | 477 |
| Terre Haute, INPop. 58,427 | #18 | 47.6 | $43,126 | $922/mo | 494 |
| Evansville, INPop. 116,116 | #19 | 45.1 | $53,387 | $975/mo | 1,087 |
| Hammond, INPop. 76,768 | #20 | 44.6 | $55,504 | $1,134/mo | 589 |
| Gary, INPop. 68,113 | #21 | 31.1 | $38,731 | $1,012/mo | 1,393 |
All 21 Indiana cities we track, by overall score. Indiana statewide: median income $71,959, violent crime 254.4 per 100,000.
How is Greenwood's score calculated?
Greenwood scores 60.4 out of 100, #378 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Indiana's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Greenwood. Similar-size median 55.5.
61.7 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Greenwood's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
85.5 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Greenwood. Similar-size median 58.9.
47.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Greenwood's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
56.6 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Greenwood's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
72.7 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Greenwood. Similar-size median 56.1.
63.0 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Greenwood. Similar-size median 42.4.
59.4 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Greenwood. Similar-size median 50.0.
45.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Greenwood's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
38.9 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 50.8.
58.8 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Greenwood's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Greenwood has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Greenwood
Is Greenwood, IN a good place to live?
Greenwood ranks #378 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #183 of 524 smaller cities and #5 of 21 in Indiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3.1%, #44 of 476) and high graduation rates (94.5%, #50 of 437), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Greenwood?
Greenwood's cost of living index is 95.7, 4% below the US level of 100 and #471 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,312/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $327,893, 26% above the typical Indiana home ($260,095).
What is the crime rate in Greenwood?
Greenwood recorded 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 57% below the US rate of 328 and 44% below Indiana's 254. That ranks #222 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #95 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Greenwood Police Department. Property crime runs 1,699 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Greenwood?
The median household in Greenwood earns $83,608, 1% above the US figure of $83,163 and 16% above Indiana ($71,959). Unemployment is 3.1% (US 4.3%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Greenwood?
Median rent in Greenwood is $1,312/mo (Census), #541 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,584/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 18.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Greenwood?
The typical home value in Greenwood is $327,893, up 1.2% in a year, against $260,095 for Indiana and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $276,100.
How are the public schools in Greenwood?
Greenwood's 9 public schools graduate 94.5% of students in four years (Indiana 87.7%), with 17.8 students per teacher and $11,849 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Greenwood?
The average commute is 24.8 minutes, #766 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Indiana. 5.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Greenwood?
Greenwood averages 51.9°F over the year, 72.6°F in summer and 29.6°F in winter, with 44.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Greenwood walkable?
Greenwood scores 8.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #956 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Greenwood at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Johnson County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, earthquake, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 59% of US counties.
Who lives in Greenwood?
Greenwood has 66,029 residents. The median resident of Greenwood is 36.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 33.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #674 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 59.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Greenwood compare with the rest of Indiana?
Greenwood ranks #5 of the 21 Indiana cities we track, with a score of 60.4 against Indiana's statewide 59.2. Its households earn 16% above the Indiana median. Violent crime is 44% below the statewide rate. Homes are 26% above the typical Indiana home.
What cities are similar in size to Greenwood?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Greenwood's population of 66,029 are Sammamish, WA (#210 overall), Commerce City, CO (#707 overall), Skokie, IL (#91 overall), Port Charlotte, FL (#1219 overall), and Janesville, WI (#321 overall). Greenwood is #378.