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Greendale, Wisconsin

Greendale, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is 6 miles S of West Allis, Wisconsin (center to center) and 8 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is considered part of the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. Greendale has a population of 14,405.

The People and Families of Greendale

In Greendale, about 63% of adults are married.

Greendale benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greendale had a median family income of $65,071. Greendale is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in Greendale value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the village is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Greendale ($4,875). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Greendale Housing

About 70% of housing units in Greendale are owner-occupied. People in the village pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Greendale, 94% of commuters drive to work.

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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