Median Income
$142,214
household / year
Median Home Value
$501,900
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,750
gross / month
Cost of Living
104
national avg = 100

Is Greenfield, MN a Good Place to Live?

Greenfield is a small town of 2,909 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $142,214 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Greenfield stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. 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: 104.5

Greenfield's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Greenfield costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric Greenfield, MN National Avg
Median Home Value $501,900 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $1,750 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 96.8% 65.9%
Median Household Income $142,214 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Greenfield's violent crime rate is 505.0 per 100,000 residents — 33% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
505.0 /100k
Property Crime
2928.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Greenfield is served primarily by ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Greenfield, MN National Avg
School District ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT —
Elementary Schools 1 —
Middle Schools 1 —
High Schools 1 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 16.2:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.1% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 99.1% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Greenfield sees average highs of 23.0°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 30.6 inches of annual precipitation and 45.1 inches of snow per year.

MetricGreenfield, MN
Average High — January23.0°F
Average High — July82.9°F
Annual Precipitation30.6"
Annual Snowfall45.1"

Demographics

MetricGreenfield, MNNational Avg
Population2,909—
Median Age45.238.9
Unemployment Rate0.8%3.7%
Avg Commute Time36.0 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)94.2%59.3%
Black or African American3.1%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%18.9%
Asian0.6%6.3%
Under 1824.3%22.2%
65 and over14.9%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rockford, MN 3 mi Loretto, MN 4 mi Hanover, MN 5 mi Independence, MN 5 mi Corcoran, MN 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Greenfield

Greenfield, MN is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

55357 55373

Greenfield vs Other Cities

Greenfield, MN vs Rockford, MN Greenfield, MN vs Loretto, MN Greenfield, MN vs Hanover, MN Greenfield, MN vs Independence, MN Greenfield, MN vs Corcoran, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

Greenfield's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Greenfield roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $501,900 and median rent is $1,750/month.
Greenfield's violent crime rate is 505.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2928.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greenfield are operated by ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 50.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greenfield, MN has a population of 2,909, a median household income of $142,214, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Greenfield averages 23.0°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.6 inches with about 45.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greenfield, MN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 55357, 55373.
The population of Greenfield, Minnesota is 2,909 with a median age of 45.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greenfield: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $501,900, median household income $142,214, crime index 136 (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.