Greenfield, Wisconsin
Among the top 2% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 28% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 40% of US places
- top 1% for airport distance
- top 3% for walkability
- bottom 5% for air quality
Greenfield is a mid-size city in Wisconsin with about 38,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, walkability, and sales tax. It rates lower on property tax rate and air quality.
Official websiteci.greenfield.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.9 in
humid 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 69% of US places
Home Value$232k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 33% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 29% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.99%better than 10% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.32%better than 14% of US places
Unemployment3.5%better than 54% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.4 in39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall52.3 inbetter than 12% of US places
Sunny Days184 daysbetter than 12% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 65% of US places
Comfortable Days100 daysbetter than 87% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk50.9better than 70% of US places
Air Quality55 AQIbetter than 5% of US places
School Quality56.3better than 47% of US places
Violent Crime366/100kbetter than 73% of US places
Property Crime2638/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population37,52196th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.360th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4376th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9030th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+416th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.3%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.3%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)14.3%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.5%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.7%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 75% of US places
Walkability13.7/20better than 97% of US places
Airport Distance6 mibetter than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.7%better than 52% of US places
Amenities Nearby110.87better than 57% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 30% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Greenfield an affordable place to live?
- Greenfield is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 69% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Greenfield?
- The median home value in Greenfield is $232k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Greenfield?
- Median household income in Greenfield is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Greenfield?
- Median gross rent in Greenfield is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Greenfield safe?
- Greenfield is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 366/100k (better than 73%). Property crime is 2638/100k.
- What is the weather like in Greenfield?
- Greenfield averages 73°F in July and 24°F in January, with 38.4 in of annual precipitation and about 184 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Greenfield?
- Public-school quality in Greenfield is about average, scoring better than 47% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Greenfield?
- The average one-way commute in Greenfield is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)