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Greenwood, IN


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Greenwood, Indiana

Greenwood, Indiana, in Johnson county, is 11 miles S of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city is considered part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Greenwood has a population of 36,037.

The People and Families of Greenwood

In Greenwood, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenwood had a median family income of $57,298. Greenwood is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in Greenwood value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Greenwood ($40,275). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Greenwood Housing

About 62% of housing units in Greenwood are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Greenwood pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Greenwood, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyGreenwood Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Greenwood Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Greenwood Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Greenwood College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Greenwood People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Greenwood, IN

Comparing Greenwood 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 Old88
Well-Paid Single Women810
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men710
Senior Citizens64
Age of the Population43
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work47
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes81
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Affordability of Rents62

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime32
Low Property Crime32

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