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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.
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.
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.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
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.
In Greenfield, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Greenfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Greenfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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