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Greenwood.
About
Life in Greenwood
Greenwood is a growing suburban community that appeals to families and professionals working in the Indianapolis metro area, though you'll want to understand what life here actually entails. The median home price sits around $276,100 with rents averaging $1,312 monthly, making it moderately priced for the region but not inexpensive. Your commute to downtown Indianapolis typically runs about 25 minutes, and you'll need a car—public transit exists through Access Johnson County and a few IndyGo routes, but the city's layout is car-dependent with major corridors built around interstate access rather than walkable neighborhoods.
Greenwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Foreign-Born
9.8%
Broadband Internet
94.1%
of households
Population Growth
+8.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Greenwood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Greenwood, the largest foreign-born group is from India (31.9%), and 5.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.5%
of residents
65 and Older
15.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.4%
of households
Married Couples
46.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 24% above IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Greenwood
In Greenwood, rent runs 24% above the IN average, and home values are 27% above the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,932
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $325,851 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below IN average
Unemployment in Greenwood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Greenwood is 0.6 percentage points lower than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Greenwood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area
Commute24.8 min avg
How Greenwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Greenwood, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Greenwood runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
141.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,699.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Greenwood Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
74.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Johnson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Johnson County, which includes Greenwood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Heavy Snow | $60,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.8M |
| 2022 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $106,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $63,250 |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $210,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Heavy Snow | $81,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | Heavy Snow | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Johnson County, county-wide
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Marion County, IN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 13 miles from Greenwood) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
146
per year
Moderate Days
214
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Marion County, IN (13 mi away)
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Greenwood has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.7"
Annual Snowfall
16.9"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.34" |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 3.71" |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 4.46" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.99" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 5.42" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.87" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.56" |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.21" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.23" |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.44" |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.27" |
Healthcare2 hospitals
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Greenwood
Greenwood has 2 hospitals.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
5.5%
of residents
Valle Vista Health System
Psychiatric
Medical Behavioral Hospital of Indianapolis
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Community Hospital South, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Indianapolis
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Indianapolis
Johnson Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Franklin
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Greenwood
Greenwood's student/teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Greenwood (within 15 miles)
Indiana University-Indianapolis
12.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,830 students · in-state tuition $10,762 · 57% graduate · median earnings $58,990 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,005 students · in-state tuition $38,308 · 57% graduate · median earnings $58,791 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 900 students · in-state tuition $40,010 · 62% graduate · median earnings $61,877 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 92 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Greenwood
Greenwood has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (92 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
92 mi awayGeorge Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Greenwood
Greenwood Public Library
310 South Meridian, Greenwood
White River Branch
1664 Library Blvd, Greenwood
Cities Near Greenwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Greenwood?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Greenwood FAQ
Is Greenwood, Indiana affordable?⌄
Greenwood's median rent is $1,312/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $83,608/year. Median home value is $276,100.
Is Greenwood, Indiana safe?⌄
Greenwood's violent crime rate was 142 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1699 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Greenwood, Indiana?⌄
Greenwood has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Greenwood, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Greenwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,312/month and median household income is $83,608/year. The median home value is $276,100. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Greenwood, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Greenwood is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from