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Greendale, Wisconsin

Introduction to Greendale, Wisconsin

Greendale, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is 6 miles S of West Allis, Wisconsin and 8 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 14,405.

Greendale History

Greendale was originally an Indian Village. In fact, a tribal burial ground was discovered in the area in the 1880s. The U.S. Department of Agriculture established the village in 1936. On May 1, 1938, Greendale was opened for occupancy. Greendale is the birthplace of Jeremiah Curtin, the famous folklorist and linguist, and Emmy-nominated actress Jane Kaczmarek.

Greendale and nearby Attractions

  • Southridge Mall Shopping Center
  • Boerner Botanical Gardens
  • Milwaukee County Zoo
  • Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum
  • Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Things To Do In Greendale

The Greendale Community Church, the Saint Lukes Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Saint Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church are some of the local churches. The Richard Bong State Recreation Area, the Big Foot Beach State Park and Pike Lake State Park are all nearby as well. Those interested in the area’s history can visit the Milwaukee Public Museum, the Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art and the Betty Brinn Children's Museum.

Greendale Transportation

General Mitchell International Airport is nearby.

Greendale Higher Education

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Area Technical College and Marquette University are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyGreendale Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Greendale College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 9%Greendale Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 9%Greendale Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Greendale Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 10%Greendale Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 13%Greendale People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Greendale Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Greendale Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Greendale, WI

Comparing Greendale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity410
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime64
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