What are the schools like in Greenfield, MA?

Greenfield is served primarily by Greenfield. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Greenfield?

The median household income in Greenfield, MA is $53,149 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Greenfield, MA?

Greenfield has an average high temperature of 33.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.7 inches.

Greenfield, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Greenfield, MA affordable or expensive?

Greenfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Greenfield is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $240,300 and the median rent is $1,012 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Greenfield, MA?

Greenfield has a violent crime rate of 694.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2003.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Greenfield, MA a Good Place to Live?

Greenfield is a small city of 17,674 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $53,149 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Greenfield stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Greenfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Greenfield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.4

Greenfield's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Greenfield costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Greenfield, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$240,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,012	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,149	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Greenfield's violent crime rate is 694.6 per 100,000 residents — 83% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

694.6 /100k

Property Crime

2003.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Greenfield is served primarily by Greenfield. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Greenfield, MA	National Avg
School District	Greenfield	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Greenfield sees average highs of 33.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 45.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Greenfield, MA
Average High — January	33.3°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	45.7"

Demographics

Metric	Greenfield, MA	National Avg
Population	17,674	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	18.5%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Turners Falls, MA 2 mi Deerfield, MA 5 mi Millers Falls, MA 6 mi Shelburne Falls, MA 8 mi South Deerfield, MA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Greenfield

Greenfield, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01301

Greenfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenfield, MA affordable or expensive?

Greenfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Greenfield roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $240,300 and median rent is $1,012/month.

What is the crime rate in Greenfield, MA?

Greenfield's violent crime rate is 694.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2003.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Greenfield?

Public schools in Greenfield are operated by Greenfield. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Greenfield, MA a good place to live?

Greenfield, MA has a population of 17,674, a median household income of $53,149, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Greenfield?

Greenfield averages 33.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 45.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Greenfield?

Greenfield, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01301.

What is the population of Greenfield?

The population of Greenfield, Massachusetts is 17,674 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Greenfield?

Key numbers for living in Greenfield: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $240,300, median household income $53,149, crime index 148 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greenfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.