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Greenfield, WI

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 48
Population37,361
Foreign Born3.4%
Population Density3,240people per mi²
Median Age43.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

93/100

7% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Greenfield, Wisconsin

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$34k
Comfortable $48k$71k
Luxury $105k+$163k+
Elite (Top 5%) $124k+$192k+
Affordability Ratio

98%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean85%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
19
Poor
5
Negative
10

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.7mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

0.5mi

Airport

ORD — O'Hare International

68.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Greenfield, WI

0.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf13Nearest 3.3 mi
Camping7Nearest 7.4 mi
Marina3Nearest 6.8 mi
Winery2Nearest 4.2 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range2Nearest 6.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$69k+2.2%
8% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$661k
1% above US avg
College Educated
32.3%
8% below US avg
WFH
13.0%
9% below US avg
Homeownership
56.5%
14% below US avg
Median Home
$248k
12% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 76% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
22.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−16.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−34.8%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.16 / 1k Residents40% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.70 / 1k Residents57% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+2.2%
Burglary
0.57 / 1k Residents35% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
18.53 / 1k Residents161% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.51 / 1k Residents107% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+11Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Greenfield, Wisconsin
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.9% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season175 days227 frost-free
Annual Rainfall41.3"
Elevation820 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor7.3 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,240/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorCold Wave, Inland Flooding, Tornado, Heat Wave, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 262 mi · coast 714 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$342.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMilwaukee577k people are 7.3 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital71 miMadison, WI
Nearest Prison7.0 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:31:17.000Z

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