Population 21,346 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greenfield
Household size in Greenfield
| Period | Greenfield | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.54 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.62 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.61 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.57 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Greenfield is a place of big households: 4.57 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has crept up from 4.54 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Greenfield has the largest households of any California city with 5,000+ people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Greenfield
| Period | Greenfield | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.2 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 29.9, Greenfield is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 25.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 26 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Greenfield
| Period | Greenfield | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Greenfield: 25.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 9.5 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Greenfield
Renters in Greenfield
| Period | Greenfield | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.6% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Greenfield than nationally: 47.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 32.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Greenfield
| Period | Greenfield | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Greenfield than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. California as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Greenfield
| Period | Greenfield | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Greenfield is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Greenfield has newer homes than at least four in five California cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Greenfield
| Period | Greenfield | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,100 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,182 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,438 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,811 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$710 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Greenfield pays $1,811 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in California overall ($2,229). Rents are up $710 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Greenfield
Bachelor's degrees in Greenfield
| Period | Greenfield | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Greenfield: 8.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 38 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Greenfield
| Period | Greenfield | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 51.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 45.4% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 50.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About half of adults in Greenfield never finished high school, well above the national share: only 50.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Greenfield
| Period | Greenfield | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −14.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Greenfield has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 14.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Greenfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 4.57 | 29.9 | 25.8% | 47.2% | 6.5% | 1993 | $1,811 | 8.2% | 50.0% | 2.4% |
| Metz | 2.94 | 37.5 | 18.1% | 69.3% | 10.1% | 1980 | $1,073 | 10.0% | 62.0% | 0.0% |
| Soledad | 4.15 | 31.4 | 10.7% | 42.9% | 3.4% | 1996 | $1,763 | 7.5% | 56.5% | 2.0% |
| King City | 4.06 | 30.9 | 18.3% | 48.9% | 7.3% | 1985 | $1,641 | 13.0% | 53.2% | 5.8% |
| Jamesburg | 2.50 | 45.0 | 10.4% | 39.7% | 10.6% | 1970 | $1,124 | 23.5% | 85.8% | 4.5% |
| San Benito | 3.37 | 39.0 | 2.0% | 32.3% | 29.9% | 1978 | $1,417 | 40.6% | 95.6% | 4.3% |
| Tassajara Hot Springs | 2.62 | 52.3 | 2.6% | 25.5% | 14.0% | 1985 | $1,146 | 17.5% | 82.6% | 14.9% |
| Lonoak | 3.27 | 38.3 | 10.3% | 32.5% | 29.5% | 1981 | $1,449 | 32.6% | 90.8% | 4.4% |
| Posts | 2.45 | 38.2 | 1.9% | 58.4% | 31.2% | 1975 | $1,233 | 47.2% | 87.8% | 1.2% |
| Carmel Valley | 2.41 | 54.6 | 6.5% | 19.8% | 16.2% | 1972 | $2,063 | 58.7% | 95.1% | 5.3% |
| Big Sur | 2.45 | 38.1 | 2.0% | 58.2% | 31.1% | 1975 | $1,231 | 47.1% | 87.9% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Greenfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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