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Greenfield, IL


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Greenfield, Illinois

Greenfield, Illinois, in Greene county, is 38 miles N of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 49 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,179.

The People and Families of Greenfield

In Greenfield, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenfield had a median family income of $36,908. Home offices are common in Greenfield.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Greenfield Housing

In Greenfield, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Greenfield.

Commuting

In Greenfield, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Greenfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Greenfield Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Greenfield Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Greenfield, IL

Comparing Greenfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men53
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Housing Recently Built34
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