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Greenfield, Massachusetts


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Greenfield, Massachusetts

Greenfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin county, is 30 miles N of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Greenfield

In Greenfield, about 43% of adults are married. Lots of people in Greenfield live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenfield had a median family income of $46,412.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Greenfield residents, with $3,854. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Greenfield Housing

In Greenfield, 54% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Greenfield rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Greenfield, 87% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Greenfield; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

Of Note

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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