Very AffordableVery SafeGreenfield Exempted Village
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Greenfield is a small town of 4,237 in Ohio, with a median household income of $42,253
and a 6.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greenfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include 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: 86.9
Greenfield's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greenfield costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greenfield, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$680
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
48.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,253
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Greenfield's violent crime rate is 92.3 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
92.3 /100k
Property Crime
484.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greenfield is served primarily by Greenfield Exempted Village.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greenfield, OH
National Avg
School District
Greenfield Exempted Village
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greenfield sees average highs of 36.0°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.3 inches of snow per year.
Greenfield's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greenfield roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,600 and median rent is $680/month.
Greenfield's violent crime rate is 92.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 484.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greenfield are operated by Greenfield Exempted Village.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greenfield, OH has a population of 4,237, a median household income of $42,253, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 36.0°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches
with about 18.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greenfield, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45123.
The population of Greenfield, Ohio is 4,237 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greenfield: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $91,600, median household income $42,253, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.
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