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Greenfield, IN


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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.

The People and Families of Greenfield

In Greenfield, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenfield had a median family income of $52,408. Greenfield is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Greenfield isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Greenfield residents, with $3,350. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Greenfield isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Greenfield Housing

In Greenfield, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Greenfield has higher property taxes than most places in Indiana, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Greenfield, 95% of commuters drive to work.

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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