Population 36,989 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greenfield
Household size in Greenfield
| Period | Greenfield | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Greenfield has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.58 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.4 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 41.4, the median age in Greenfield is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the wider Indianapolis area, where the median age is 38.2. The median age has climbed from 38.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Greenfield (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Greenfield own their homes; 27.3% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 27.5% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.4% of homes in Greenfield are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.4 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower vacancy rate.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Greenfield are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $744 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $903 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $886 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,342 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$598 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Greenfield costs $1,342 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $598 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the south.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.6% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Greenfield than nationally: 29.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.7 points, in line with the national trend. Compared with other Indiana cities, though, Greenfield has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.6% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Greenfield is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Greenfield has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 2.41 | 41.4 | 8.7% | 27.3% | 3.4% | 1987 | $1,342 | 29.6% | 93.6% | 2.7% |
| Philadelphia | 2.37 | 51.5 | 3.5% | 15.3% | 4.8% | 1992 | $1,206 | 29.4% | 98.2% | 1.9% |
| Finly | 2.38 | 34.0 | 8.2% | 44.1% | 8.5% | 1990 | $1,352 | 22.9% | 91.7% | 3.3% |
| Spring Lake | 2.51 | 35.8 | 6.9% | 21.2% | 6.6% | 1979 | $1,133 | 40.9% | 95.8% | 2.6% |
| Maxwell | 2.47 | 37.4 | 7.4% | 33.4% | 6.9% | 1987 | $1,139 | 27.0% | 92.2% | 3.3% |
| Mohawk | 2.50 | 46.9 | 3.5% | 13.8% | 4.0% | 1984 | $1,250 | 38.8% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| Westland | 2.44 | 42.3 | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1957 | $1,138 | 21.2% | 91.2% | 0.0% |
| Willow Branch | 2.21 | 53.8 | 5.8% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 1960 | $741 | 19.2% | 93.2% | 2.7% |
| Gem | 2.50 | 40.3 | 5.7% | 15.1% | 2.0% | 1979 | $1,401 | 44.0% | 97.0% | 4.3% |
| Mount Comfort | 2.82 | 36.3 | 13.0% | 14.4% | 2.3% | 1987 | $1,776 | 44.6% | 99.3% | 4.3% |
| New Palestine | 2.67 | 41.2 | 5.0% | 11.3% | 4.2% | 1988 | $1,124 | 43.5% | 95.7% | 2.4% |
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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