Greenfield
cityGreenfield is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, located southwest of Milwaukee. As of 2020, the population was 37,803. Greenfield is considered a bedroom community within the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Greenfield's economy is diverse, with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Key employment sectors include technology, healthcare, retail, and education. The city is home to a variety of businesses, contributing to a stable local economy. Greenfield offers a blend of suburban living with access to urban amenities. It boasts numerous parks and recreational opportunities, contributing to a high quality of life for its residents. The city's history is rooted in its agricultural past, evolving into a thriving suburban community.
Greenfield, Wisconsin
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 55-31175
- Country
- United States
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Region
- Milwaukee metropolitan area
- Elevation
- 794 ft
- Total Area
- 11.54 sq mi
- Land Area
- 11.53 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.004 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.96306
- Longitude
- -87.99583
- Climate
- Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters
- Neighboring Areas
- Greendale · Hales Corners · West Allis · West Milwaukee · New Berlin · Franklin
- Population (2020)
- 37,803
- Est. Population (2026)
- 36,979
- Median Age
- 42
- Median Income
- $70,459
- Poverty Rate
- 8.57%
- Family Households
- 50.4%
- Owner-Occupied
- 54.8%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- White: 68.85%, Asian: 7.24%, Other race: 6.11%, Black or African American: 4.12%, Two or more races: 13.32%
- Government Type
- Mayor-Council
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- Greenfield, West Allis/West Milwaukee, and Whitnall
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library










- Unemployment Rate
- 5.1%
- Economic Profile
- Residential/suburban · Commercial growth
- Employment Sectors
- Technology · Healthcare · Retail · Education
- School Districts
- Greenfield, West Allis/West Milwaukee, and Whitnall
- Colleges & Universities
- VICI Beauty School
- Transportation
- Interstate access · Public transit
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- Hospital
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Konkel Park · Kulwicki Park
- Parks & Trails
- City Park · Powerline Trail
- Founded
- 1839
- Incorporated
- 1957
- Named After
- Greenfield, Massachusetts
- Historical Significance
- Transition from agricultural area to suburban community; last municipality in Milwaukee County to incorporate
- Key Events
- Town of Kinnikennick created in 1839 · Name changed to Greenfield in 1841 · Incorporated as a city in 1957 to prevent annexation by Milwaukee
