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Greenfield, Indiana

Introduction to Greenfield, Indiana

Greenfield, Indiana, in Hancock county, is 20 miles E of Indianapolis, Indiana. The people of the city are in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Greenfield has a population of 14,600.

Greenfield History

Early settlers of this area settled down along the two creeks that flow through the Greenfield. The settlers built grist mills so that they could grind wheat and corn. Hancock County was established on March 1, 1828. It went on to be incorporated as a city in 1876. In 1887, natural gas was discovered here, which led to rapid progress over the next 20 years.

Greenfield and nearby Attractions

  • James Whitcomb Riley Birthplace
  • Chapel in the Park Museum
  • Riley Park
  • Boots Park
  • Roberts Lake

Things To Do In Greenfield

The Riley festival is an annual four-day event that begins on the first Thursday of October. It features a large and varied number of performances, concerts, contests and other entertainment programs. During the months of June and July, concerts are held every Friday evening at the Courthouse Plaza. Greenfield also has parks and lakes where people can pursue a wide range of recreational activities.

Greenfield Transportation

Mount Comfort Airport is nearby.

Greenfield Higher Education

Anderson University, the University of Indianapolis and Indiana University have provisions for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 15%Greenfield Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Greenfield Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Greenfield College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 18%Greenfield Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Greenfield Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Greenfield, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men69
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population45
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Housing Recently Built79
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime77

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