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Greenfield, OH


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Greenfield, Ohio

Greenfield, Ohio, in Highland county, is 45 miles SE of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 46 miles SW of Columbus, Ohio. The city has a population of 4,906.

The People and Families of Greenfield

In Greenfield, about 48% of adults are married. Greenfield is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Greenfield features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenfield had a median family income of $36,952. Home offices are common in Greenfield.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Greenfield residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Greenfield Housing

In Greenfield, 63% 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 city -- 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 city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Greenfield.

Commuting

In Greenfield, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyGreenfield Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Greenfield Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Greenfield, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women74
Senior Citizens68
Racial Diversity67
Well-Paid Single Men53
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes810
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built23
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