The Town FilesGreenfield, Wisconsin
Town in Monroe County · population 677 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $271,900
- Household income
- $104,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 44.2
Greenfield is a town of 677 people in Monroe County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $271,900, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more vibrant than 74% of Wisconsin towns.
How Greenfield ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greenfield is worth $271,900, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $104,375, which is more affordable than 83% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $788 a month. 81.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenfield | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $271,900 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $788 | $951 |
| Median household income | $104,375 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 81.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.8% | — |
Who lives in Greenfield
| People | Greenfield | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 17.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Greenfield
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 5.6°F. About 35.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.4 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 165 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenfield since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 22, 2011 about 1.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 27, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 6, 2011.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 18, 2018 | Flood | DR-4402: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| October 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4343: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 21,455 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,839 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Greenfield itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Towns near Greenfield
- La Grange, WI6.0 mi · 1,948 people · home $244,800
- Tomah, WI6.3 mi · 9,570 people · home $174,300
- Lincoln, WI6.8 mi · 793 people · home $269,800
- Warrens, WI6.8 mi · 544 people · home $155,100
- Adrian, WI6.9 mi · 733 people · home $315,800
- Tomah, WI9.1 mi · 1,488 people · home $312,400
- Angelo, WI11.0 mi · 1,697 people · home $211,600
- Byron, WI11.3 mi · 1,234 people · home $197,400
Greenfield questions
Is Greenfield, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenfield scores better for retirees than 69% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 37%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Greenfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenfield is valued at $271,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,375, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $788 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenfield?
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 5.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.6 inches of precipitation a year and 46.4 inches of snow.
Does Greenfield get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 22, 2011. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)