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Greenwood, Indiana

Introduction to 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.

Greenwood History

Native Americans were the early inhabitants of the area. In 1813, the village of the Delaware Indians was all but wiped out by the Kentucky and Indiana Militias. The community was initially known as “Smocktown” or “Smock's Settlement." In 1825, it adopted the name “Greenfield." However, there was already another Greenfield in Hancock county, and the name was changed to Greenwood. According to some accounts, this name was chosen in honor of Samuel Greenwood, who platted the community in 1872. Greenwood was officially incorporated in 1864.

Greenwood and nearby Attractions

  • President Benjamin Harrison Home
  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum
  • Indianapolis Zoo
  • Concord Church
  • Jolly Brook
  • Craig Park

Things To Do In Greenwood

In the Greenwood area, there are many historic sites, including the James Whitcomb Riley House and the 1875 Italianate Victorian home of the 23rd president, Benjamin Harrison. For those interested in the local history and culture, a visit to the Indiana Medical History Museum and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame may prove interesting. One can also plan a day trip to the Indianapolis Zoo. The Greenwood Mall offers excellent shopping facilities to the people of Greenwood and its visitors.

Greenwood Transportation

Indianapolis International Airport is close by.

Greenwood Higher Education

Heritage Baptist University is the local institute of higher education. Other institutes nearby include the University of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech State College-Central Indiana and Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis.

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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