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Is Greenfield a Good Place to Live? Greenfield, Wisconsin: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Greenfield ranks #268 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #51 of 208 small cities and #8 of 20 in Wisconsin. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (95.3%, #21 of 191) and low violent crime (105 per 100,000, #36 of 174), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Greenfield by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Greenfield'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 Greenfield?
Greenfield's cost of living index is 96.9, 3% below the US level of 100 and #538 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,170/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $332,828, 2% below the typical Wisconsin home ($339,699).
| Measure | Greenfield | WisconsinWI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 96.9#538 of 1,308 | 94.1 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $332,828#474 of 1,187 | $339,699 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,426/mo#279 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $261,100#420 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,170/mo#408 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3.7x#469 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 19.9%#440 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Wisconsin 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.
Greenfield 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. Greenfield is in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro.
Wisconsin housing market →Is Greenfield safe?
Greenfield recorded 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 68% below the US rate of 328 and 56% below Wisconsin's 240. That ranks #134 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #36 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Greenfield Police Department. Property crime runs 2,214 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Greenfield | WisconsinWI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 105#134 of 1,085 | 240 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 2,214#766 of 1,085 | 1,017 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Wisconsin 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 Greenfield?
The median household in Greenfield earns $70,459, 15% below the US figure of $83,163 and 9% below Wisconsin ($77,488). Unemployment is 3.4% (US 4.3%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Greenfield | WisconsinWI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $70,459#807 of 1,312 | $77,488 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3.4%#212 of 1,058 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 8.6%#376 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.2%#794 of 1,132 | +0.3% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Wisconsin is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Greenfield?
The median resident of Greenfield is 42 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 33.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #667 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 54.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Greenfield | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 42 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 33.5%#667 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 54.8% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Greenfield's schools and health?
Greenfield's 9 public schools graduate 95.3% of students in four years (Wisconsin 90.3%), with 13.6 students per teacher and $13,250 spent per pupil. 33.2% of adults are obese and 11.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Greenfield | WisconsinWI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 95.3%#64 of 1,063 | 90.3% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 13.6#234 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $13,250#801 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 33.2%#627 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 11.3%#676 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 14.8%#241 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 8.1%#389 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Wisconsin is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,919 students are enrolled in Greenfield's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Greenfield?
The average commute in Greenfield is 22.2 minutes (Wisconsin 22.7); 0.7% of workers take transit and 14.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Greenfield scores 12.5 of 20 (above average walkable), #410 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 71.1°F and winters 26.9°F, with 34.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Greenfield | WisconsinWI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 22.2 min#520 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 2.2%#67 of 1,312 | 5.1% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 76.7% | 75.1% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 12.5#410 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Wisconsin 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 | 30.9 | 17.2 | 1.8 |
| Feb | 34.2 | 20 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 44.2 | 28.7 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 54.7 | 37.8 | 3.9 |
| May | 66.5 | 47.8 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 76.8 | 58.4 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 81.9 | 64.7 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 80.3 | 64.2 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 73.5 | 56.4 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 61.3 | 44.7 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 47.8 | 33.1 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 36.1 | 23 | 1.9 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport.
| Measure | Greenfield | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 49.3°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 71.1°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 26.9°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 34.6 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Greenfield?
Milwaukee County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 63% of measured days were rated good; 16 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Milwaukee County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 95% of US counties.
| Measure | Greenfield | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 16#949 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.08%#89 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Milwaukee County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Milwaukee County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | 0.0068% | 43% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.066% | 29% 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 Greenfield compare with similar-size cities?
Greenfield is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #51 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 37,345.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield, WIPop. 37,345 | #268 | 62.8 | $70,459 | $1,170/mo | 105 | 22.2 min |
| Bartlesville, OKPop. 37,878 | #998 | 50.1 | $58,869 | $916/mo | 352 | 17.5 min |
| Tupelo, MSPop. 37,791 | #677 | 55.5 | $66,257 | $976/mo | 310 | 18 min |
| Oregon City, ORPop. 37,755 | #519 | 57.8 | $97,829 | $1,708/mo | 265 | 26.5 min |
| Kaneohe, HIPop. 37,355 | #284 | 62.4 | $125,613 | $2,269/mo | no data | 27.6 min |
| Leavenworth, KSPop. 37,195 | #820 | 53.0 | $72,987 | $1,229/mo | 455 | 19.6 min |
| South Valley, NMPop. 37,120 | #1229 | 43.7 | $58,224 | $954/mo | no data | 25.6 min |
| Richmond, KYPop. 37,111 | #678 | 55.5 | $50,870 | $917/mo | 243 | 23 min |
| Winchester, NVPop. 37,081 | #1285 | 39.0 | $50,120 | $1,220/mo | no data | 26 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 Greenfield compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
Greenfield ranks #8 of the 20 Wisconsin cities we track, with a score of 62.8 against Wisconsin's statewide 70.6. Its households earn 9% below the Wisconsin median. Violent crime is 56% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2% below the typical Wisconsin home.
| City | Rank in WI | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield, WIPop. 41,273 | #1 | 71.8 | $129,548 | $1,886/mo | 63 |
| Menomonee Falls, WIPop. 39,539 | #2 | 68.6 | $100,238 | $1,313/mo | 90 |
| Wauwatosa, WIPop. 48,529 | #3 | 68.3 | $101,138 | $1,438/mo | 178 |
| New Berlin, WIPop. 40,270 | #4 | 66.1 | $101,091 | $1,426/mo | 47 |
| Madison, WIPop. 278,001 | #5 | 65.7 | $78,050 | $1,413/mo | 214 |
| Waukesha, WIPop. 71,233 | #6 | 64.5 | $83,837 | $1,219/mo | 115 |
| Appleton, WIPop. 75,023 | #7 | 63.0 | $80,483 | $1,030/mo | 189 |
| Greenfield, WIPop. 37,345 | #8 | 62.8 | $70,459 | $1,170/mo | 105 |
| West Allis, WIPop. 59,612 | #9 | 62.0 | $67,611 | $1,007/mo | 183 |
| Wausau, WIPop. 39,996 | #10 | 61.8 | $64,389 | $1,010/mo | 258 |
| Janesville, WIPop. 66,030 | #11 | 61.6 | $73,446 | $1,054/mo | 122 |
| Eau Claire, WIPop. 70,322 | #12 | 60.8 | $67,395 | $1,045/mo | 168 |
| Oshkosh, WIPop. 66,729 | #13 | 60.4 | $62,188 | $935/mo | 257 |
| Sheboygan, WIPop. 49,645 | #14 | 58.3 | $62,927 | $924/mo | 378 |
| La Crosse, WIPop. 51,356 | #15 | 57.2 | $55,866 | $1,010/mo | 428 |
| Kenosha, WIPop. 99,372 | #16 | 56.9 | $71,239 | $1,186/mo | 324 |
| Green Bay, WIPop. 106,253 | #17 | 56.8 | $66,206 | $932/mo | 450 |
| Fond du Lac, WIPop. 44,494 | #18 | 56.5 | $62,260 | $913/mo | 403 |
| Racine, WIPop. 77,633 | #19 | 53.2 | $57,740 | $1,033/mo | 418 |
| Milwaukee, WIPop. 566,973 | #20 | 45.0 | $54,234 | $1,059/mo | 1,145 |
All 20 Wisconsin cities we track, by overall score. Wisconsin statewide: median income $77,488, violent crime 240.3 per 100,000.
How is Greenfield's score calculated?
Greenfield scores 62.8 out of 100, #268 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 Wisconsin'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 Greenfield. Similar-size median 52.9.
54.2 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Greenfield's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
84.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Greenfield. Similar-size median 52.2.
60.2 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Greenfield's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
68.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Greenfield's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
74.4 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Greenfield. Similar-size median 46.7.
55.0 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Greenfield. Similar-size median 44.2.
41.3 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Greenfield. Similar-size median 47.3.
49.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Greenfield's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
60.5 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
74.3 - 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: Greenfield's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Greenfield 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 Greenfield
Is Greenfield, WI a good place to live?
Greenfield ranks #268 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #51 of 208 small cities and #8 of 20 in Wisconsin. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (95.3%, #21 of 191) and low violent crime (105 per 100,000, #36 of 174), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Greenfield?
Greenfield's cost of living index is 96.9, 3% below the US level of 100 and #538 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,170/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $332,828, 2% below the typical Wisconsin home ($339,699).
What is the crime rate in Greenfield?
Greenfield recorded 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 68% below the US rate of 328 and 56% below Wisconsin's 240. That ranks #134 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #36 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Greenfield Police Department. Property crime runs 2,214 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Greenfield?
The median household in Greenfield earns $70,459, 15% below the US figure of $83,163 and 9% below Wisconsin ($77,488). Unemployment is 3.4% (US 4.3%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Greenfield?
Median rent in Greenfield is $1,170/mo (Census), #408 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,426/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 19.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Greenfield?
The typical home value in Greenfield is $332,828, up 6.4% in a year, against $339,699 for Wisconsin and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $261,100.
How are the public schools in Greenfield?
Greenfield's 9 public schools graduate 95.3% of students in four years (Wisconsin 90.3%), with 13.6 students per teacher and $13,250 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Greenfield?
The average commute is 22.2 minutes, #520 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Wisconsin. 2.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Greenfield?
Greenfield averages 49.3°F over the year, 71.1°F in summer and 26.9°F in winter, with 34.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Greenfield walkable?
Greenfield scores 12.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #410 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 Greenfield at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Milwaukee County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 95% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Greenfield?
Milwaukee County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 63% of measured days were rated good; 16 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Greenfield?
Greenfield has 37,345 residents. The median resident of Greenfield is 42 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 33.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #667 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 54.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Greenfield compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
Greenfield ranks #8 of the 20 Wisconsin cities we track, with a score of 62.8 against Wisconsin's statewide 70.6. Its households earn 9% below the Wisconsin median. Violent crime is 56% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2% below the typical Wisconsin home.
What cities are similar in size to Greenfield?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Greenfield's population of 37,345 are Bartlesville, OK (#998 overall), Tupelo, MS (#677 overall), Oregon City, OR (#519 overall), Kaneohe, HI (#284 overall), and Leavenworth, KS (#820 overall). Greenfield is #268.