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Greenfield, MN


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Greenfield, Minnesota

Greenfield, Minnesota, in Wright county, is 11 miles W of Maple Grove, Minnesota (center to center) and 22 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The people of the city are in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Greenfield has a population of 2,544.

The People and Families of Greenfield

In Greenfield, about 69% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Greenfield. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. Greenfield is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenfield had a median family income of $86,032. 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. Home offices are common in Greenfield. The city, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Greenfield Housing

In Greenfield, 88% 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 Minnesota, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Greenfield, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGreenfield Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGreenfield Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Greenfield People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Greenfield Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Greenfield College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Greenfield Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Greenfield, MN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Racial Diversity45
Age of the Population23
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
People Living Alone11
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