Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
25%
Greenfield
Greenfield, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,163
Population
36,000
Renter Mix
43% Rent
The best of suburban living near the big city
Suburban
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Convenient
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Welcoming
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Greenfield sits just south of Milwaukee, close enough to enjoy everything the big city offers while still feeling like a place where people actually know their neighbors. Straddling Interstates 41 and 43, it’s a commuter’s dream, putting downtown Milwaukee roughly 15 minutes away. Konkel Park anchors local outdoor life with its amphitheater and a calendar packed with events like Food Truck Fridays, Movies in the Park, and the Brews and Bites Concert Series. Whitnall Park and the Boerner Botanical Gardens offer plenty of green space to explore, while Southridge Mall and a solid stretch of local dining make everyday errands easy. The Greenfield Farmers Market gives fresh, local produce a regular home throughout the season.
The rental landscape here offers solid variety, from garden-style apartment communities to spacious townhomes. Whether you want a cozy studio or a multi-bedroom layout, options exist across the city’s 12 square miles. Incorporated in 1957, Greenfield holds the distinction of being the last municipality in Milwaukee County to do so, closing out a chapter of regional growth with a community that has only continued to build on its roots ever since.
Explore the City
Greenfield residents can easily navigate the area using the Milwaukee Transit system.
Get to Sky Zone for some indoor fun and exercise.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,063
Average: $83,841
Education
9,382
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
19,160
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Greenfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Greenfield, WI is $1,349 for a studio, $1,163 for one bedroom, $1,478 for two bedrooms, and $2,378 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Greenfield has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,163/month
739 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Greenfield, WI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
314 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
484 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
324 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
464 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
579 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
750 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
832 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,157 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Boerner Botanical Gardens
- Wehr Nature Center
- The Domes
- Urban Ecology Center--Menomonee Valley
- Milwaukee Zoo
Military Bases
Airports
- General Mitchell International
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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.