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Greenfield.
About
Life in Greenfield
Greenfield is fundamentally a commuter town—you're looking at an average 22-minute drive to jobs elsewhere in the Milwaukee area, and you'll want a car here since it's fully urbanized with limited rural character. The cost of living is reasonable, with median home values around $261,000 and median rent at $1,170 monthly, which tracks fairly close to the regional average. The median household income is about $70,000, and unemployment sits at a healthy 3.4%, so job stability tends to be solid for people working throughout the metro.
Greenfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
10.8%
Broadband Internet
90.5%
of households
Population Growth
-1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Greenfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Greenfield, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (16.0%), and 9.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.1%
of residents
65 and Older
21.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
41.0%
of households
Married Couples
38.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.12
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 8% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Greenfield
In Greenfield, rent runs 8% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,705
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $327,103 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Greenfield and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Greenfield is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Greenfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area
Commute22.2 min avg
How Greenfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Greenfield, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 68 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M 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 68% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Greenfield runs 68% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
105.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,214.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Greenfield Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 27 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Milwaukee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Milwaukee County, which includes Greenfield, the most common type is winter weather, with 27 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | Winter Weather | $65.8M |
| 2024 | 20 | Winter Weather | $87,500 |
| 2023 | 22 | Winter Storm | $97,500 |
| 2022 | 31 | Winter Weather | $116,500 |
| 2021 | 20 | Winter Weather | $21,000 |
| 2020 | 23 | Winter Weather | $10.9M |
| 2019 | 32 | Winter Weather | $66,500 |
| 2018 | 34 | Winter Weather | $555,500 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Milwaukee County, county-wide
Greenfield is about 4% of Milwaukee County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Milwaukee County, which includes Greenfield, is typically good — 228 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
228
per year
Moderate Days
121
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Milwaukee County, county-wide
Greenfield is about 4% of Milwaukee County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 15°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Greenfield has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 15°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/15°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.6"
Annual Snowfall
52.3"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
159
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 12°F | 1.80" |
| Feb | 33°F | 15°F | 1.87" |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.07" |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 4.10" |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 4.28" |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 5.63" |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 3.75" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.79" |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.77" |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 3.01" |
| Nov | 47°F | 29°F | 2.28" |
| Dec | 35°F | 18°F | 2.09" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Greenfield
Uninsured
6.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Greenfield's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
West Allis Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · West Allis
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Milwaukee
Granite Hills Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 3.5 mi away · West Allis
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.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Greenfield
Greenfield's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Greenfield (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
10.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 16,758 students · in-state tuition $10,916 · 56% graduate · median earnings $59,268 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,660 students · in-state tuition $53,270 · 81% graduate · median earnings $83,810 (10 yrs after entry)
Milwaukee School of Engineering
7.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,654 students · in-state tuition $52,228 · 73% graduate · median earnings $92,761 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,523 students · in-state tuition $40,680 · 67% graduate · median earnings $64,501 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
6.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 1,037 students · in-state tuition $20,497 · 37% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 943 students · in-state tuition $37,360 · 63% graduate · median earnings $68,940 (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: Pullman National Historical Park, 90 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Greenfield
Greenfield has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (90 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Greenfield
Greenfield Public Library
5310 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield
Cities Near Greenfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Greenfield FAQ
Is Greenfield, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Greenfield's median rent is $1,170/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $70,459/year. Median home value is $261,100.
Is Greenfield, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Greenfield's violent crime rate was 105 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 2214 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Greenfield, Wisconsin?⌄
Greenfield has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Greenfield, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Greenfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,170/month and median household income is $70,459/year. The median home value is $261,100. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Greenfield, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Greenfield is 22 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