Population 13,769 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greenfield
Household size in Greenfield
| Period | Greenfield | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Greenfield has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.57 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.0 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Greenfield is young: half of its residents are under 35.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 38.0, even as the national median rose.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in Greenfield (25.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.0% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.2% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.9% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +23.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Greenfield rent: 55.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 57.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 23.6 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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Greenfield: 16.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.4 points, as it has nationally.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Greenfield is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Compared with other Detroit neighborhoods, though, Greenfield has newer homes than most.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $826 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $833 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $904 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,140 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$315 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Greenfield runs $1,140 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $315 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 40.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Greenfield: 11.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.1% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.4% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.4% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Greenfield never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Greenfield: 12.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 2.47 | 35.9 | 25.0% | 55.9% | 16.1% | 1953 | $1,140 | 11.1% | 86.4% | 12.8% |
| O Hair Park | 2.60 | 41.6 | 18.9% | 42.1% | 14.5% | 1952 | $1,237 | 11.5% | 82.3% | 17.4% |
| Winship | 2.62 | 36.3 | 24.5% | 41.6% | 9.9% | 1952 | $1,162 | 18.2% | 90.4% | 17.8% |
| Crary-St Marys | 2.73 | 38.5 | 22.5% | 41.0% | 10.0% | 1945 | $1,127 | 18.2% | 90.5% | 13.1% |
| Evergreen | 2.63 | 38.0 | 29.6% | 41.6% | 13.1% | 1953 | $1,261 | 12.8% | 86.6% | 13.8% |
| North Rosedale Park | 2.66 | 47.2 | 7.5% | 9.6% | 7.5% | 1943 | $1,115 | 38.7% | 94.3% | 15.5% |
| Downtown Southfield | 1.99 | 38.7 | 17.6% | 72.9% | 17.2% | 1969 | $1,382 | 36.6% | 97.1% | 5.1% |
| Pembroke | 2.38 | 44.3 | 15.1% | 33.7% | 8.7% | 1952 | $1,197 | 19.9% | 87.8% | 18.2% |
| Belmont | 2.45 | 43.8 | 15.5% | 36.8% | 21.8% | 1945 | $1,110 | 10.6% | 80.5% | 27.8% |
| Grandmont-Rosedale | 2.52 | 38.0 | 24.3% | 41.7% | 13.7% | 1943 | $1,103 | 18.7% | 90.5% | 20.2% |
| Rosedale Park | 2.52 | 44.4 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 1942 | $2,106 | 39.7% | 95.2% | 6.6% |
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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