Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
25%
Greenfield, MA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,082
Population
17,615
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Greenfield is a diverse, vibrant community set along the Connecticut River
Culture
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Historic
Incorporated in 1753, Greenfield is a charming city that’s full of historic landmarks, picturesque overlooks, and buzzing new restaurants. Once a popular mill town, the city is now a prominent fixture in the medical industry. The river still provides a scenic surrounding for the entirety of the city, including its most famous landmark, Poet’s Seat Tower.
Many new restaurants and businesses have come to Greenfield in recent years, transforming the downtown area into a bustling district. Hope & Olive and Magpie are two recent entrants into the city’s restaurant scene, serving up new-age American fare and funky pizzas respectively. The intersection of Main St. and Bank Row is the heart of the city, and the surrounding area showcases its historic beauty. The city is full of accessible outdoor recreation. Temple Woods and Rocky Mountain Park line the waterfront in Greenfield, with a number of other parks scattered around the city. Like most of Massachusetts, Greenfield is a center of rich culture, both past and present, making it an appealing locale for all.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,982
Average: $70,276
Education
5,352
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,623
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Greenfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Greenfield, MA is $1,123 for a studio, $1,082 for one bedroom, $1,428 for two bedrooms, and $968 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Greenfield has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,082/month
755 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Greenfield, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
198 Students
Public
Grades K-8
312 Students
Public
Grades K-8
312 Students
Public
Grades K-5
183 Students
Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School
Public
Grades K-12
1,185 Students
Four Rivers Charter Public School
Public
Grades 6-12
218 Students
Public
Grades K-8
312 Students
Public
Grades K-8
312 Students
Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School
Public
Grades K-12
1,185 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
363 Students
Four Rivers Charter Public School
Public
Grades 6-12
218 Students
Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School
Public
Grades K-12
1,185 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
363 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
363 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Great Falls Discovery Center
- Connecticut River Greenway State Park
- Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens
- Mass Audubon's High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
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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.