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Greenfield, WI


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Greenfield, Wisconsin

Greenfield, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is 4 miles S of West Allis, Wisconsin (center to center) and 7 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The people of the city are in the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. Greenfield has a population of 35,476.

The People and Families of Greenfield

In Greenfield, about 52% of adults are married. Lots of people in Greenfield live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Greenfield.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenfield had a median family income of $56,272. Greenfield, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Greenfield residents, with $3,600. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Greenfield Housing

In Greenfield, 60% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Wisconsin, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Greenfield, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyGreenfield Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Greenfield Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Greenfield Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Greenfield Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Greenfield, WI

Comparing Greenfield 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
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity210
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use510
Walking and Biking to Work45
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Property Taxes21

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