Greenfield

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Greenfield, IN Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,137

Population

25,970

Renter Mix

33% Rent

Savor small-town living near big-city amenities

Suburban Family-Friendly Close-Knit Convenient Welcoming Growing Active Peaceful

Located about 20 miles east of Indianapolis, Greenfield offers residents a small-town atmosphere with big-city conveniences. Greenfield is the seat of Hancock County, hosting a wide variety of annual events to bring the community together, such as Chalk Fest, Riley Festival, Chocolate Walk, Pennsy Trail Art Fair and Music Festival, Will Vawter Art Festival, and the Christmas Festival and Lights Parade.

Numerous parks and historical attractions provide plenty to do in Greenfield. History buffs delight in access to the Hancock County Historical Society, James Whitcomb Riley Old Home and Museum, and Old Log Jail Museum. Greenfield residents often visit Tuttle Orchards for exceptional produce and family fun. Getting around from Greenfield is easy with access to I-70, U.S. 40, and Route 9.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$72,232

Average: $82,699

Education

5,775

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

13,364

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

Greenfield has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Greenfield, IN is $865 for a studio, $1,138 for one bedroom, $1,423 for two bedrooms, and $1,716 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Greenfield has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,138/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$1,943/month
1,815 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Eden Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

160 Students

J B Stephens Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

561 Students

Brandywine Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

329 Students

Harris Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

280 Students

Mt Comfort Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

650 Students

Greenfield Central Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

675 Students

Greenfield-Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,462 Students

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.