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Greenfield, Massachusetts

Introduction to Greenfield, Massachusetts

Greenfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin county, is 30 miles N of Chicopee, Massachusetts and 80 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Springfield metropolitan area. Greenfield has a population of 18,168.

Greenfield History

Greenfield was first settled in 1686 by the English. At that time it was a part of Deerfield and was repeatedly attacked by the Indians until 1756. The town of Greenfield was incorporated in 1753. It was named after the Green River. The town developed into a trade center during 1795, when the South Hadley Canal was opened. The Green River Works was established in 1834 by John Russell. The Connecticut River Railroad was the first railway that entered the town.

Greenfield and nearby Attractions

  • Poets Seat Tower Park
  • Greenfield Energy Park
  • Pumping Station Bridge (a covered bridge)
  • Guiding Star Grange
  • Pioneer Valley Symphony and Chorus
  • Gravity Hill

Things To Do In Greenfield

Greenfield offers a number of scenic spots. The town several playgrounds, restaurants, historical sites, parks and other recreational activities. Other than these, the town also organizes events like the annual Fourth of July fireworks, which takes place at the Poet's Seat overlooking Beacon Field.

Greenfield Transportation

Westover ARB Metropolitan Airport is nearby.

Greenfield Higher Education

Greenfield Community College is the local college.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Greenfield Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 8%Greenfield Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Greenfield Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Greenfield, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men62
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults73
Median Family Income51
People in Middle Class or Better41
People Above Poverty41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home97
Short Commute Times710
Public Transportation Use75

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime62

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