Population 18,244 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greenfield
Household size in Greenfield
| Period | Greenfield | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Greenfield are small: just 2.12 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.25 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have smaller households.
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 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Greenfield skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Greenfield than nationally: 13.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Greenfield has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Massachusetts cities.
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 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.6% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.8% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.5% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Greenfield rent their homes (43.5%), above the national share of 34.8%. More than a third of owners (36.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.9 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 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Greenfield than nationally: 7.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across Massachusetts. Compared with other Massachusetts cities, though, Greenfield has a higher vacancy rate than most.
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 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Greenfield is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1954, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1950 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, 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 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $801 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $866 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $898 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,132 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$331 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in Greenfield pays $1,132 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $331 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.2% of the typical renter's income, 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 northwest; the highest are in the center.
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 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.9% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Greenfield (37.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in Massachusetts as a whole (47.2%). The share with a degree has risen 11.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.6% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.4% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Greenfield is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Compared with other Massachusetts cities, though, Greenfield has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
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 | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Greenfield: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, 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 | 2.12 | 45.3 | 13.2% | 43.5% | 7.1% | 1954 | $1,132 | 37.9% | 93.3% | 6.1% |
| Turners Falls | 2.09 | 45.3 | 10.4% | 40.6% | 6.9% | 1946 | $1,158 | 31.7% | 94.9% | 5.2% |
| Deerfield | 2.26 | 45.5 | 9.9% | 21.0% | 10.1% | 1977 | $1,429 | 65.1% | 96.6% | 0.9% |
| Shelburne | 2.08 | 59.0 | 6.8% | 13.1% | 7.6% | 1979 | $1,638 | 51.4% | 97.5% | 3.9% |
| West Deerfield | 2.27 | 47.1 | 9.9% | 18.4% | 9.9% | 1977 | $1,510 | 71.2% | 97.4% | 0.9% |
| Montague | 2.42 | 48.6 | 8.3% | 28.3% | 6.2% | 1953 | $1,362 | 52.6% | 90.0% | 6.8% |
| Lake Pleasant | 2.65 | 39.5 | 12.9% | 25.8% | 6.1% | 1971 | $1,606 | 41.9% | 90.1% | 3.4% |
| Wapping | 2.19 | 52.6 | 7.1% | 8.1% | 3.7% | 1976 | $1,621 | 39.6% | 95.1% | 2.8% |
| Griswoldville | 2.20 | 52.5 | 6.7% | 14.6% | 13.3% | 1969 | $1,238 | 41.6% | 95.5% | 3.8% |
| Bernardston | 2.36 | 50.4 | 6.5% | 17.9% | 8.0% | 1975 | $1,316 | 32.1% | 94.4% | 2.9% |
| Shelburne Falls | 2.14 | 54.5 | 7.2% | 29.3% | 12.8% | 1953 | $1,198 | 47.3% | 95.5% | 4.1% |
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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