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Greenfield
cityGreenfield is a city in Monterey County, California, situated in the Salinas Valley. It's located approximately 33 miles southeast of Salinas and about 145 miles south of San Francisco. As of 2026, Greenfield has an estimated population of 22,087 and is known for its agricultural productivity. Greenfield's economy is heavily centered around agriculture, with the Salinas Valley being dubbed the "Salad Bowl of the World". The area produces a significant portion of the leaf lettuce grown in the United States, along with various other fruits, vegetables, and nuts. The city is also experiencing growth in the wine industry, with numerous vineyards and wineries in the surrounding region. Greenfield is recognized for its annual Harvest Festival and its identity as the "Broccoli Capital of the World". The city's history is rooted in the early 20th century Clark Colony, and it has evolved into a diverse community within the agriculturally rich Salinas Valley.
Greenfield, California
Overview
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 06-30994
- Country
- United States
- County
- Monterey County
Geography
- Region
- Salinas Valley
- Elevation
- 289 ft
- Total Area
- 2.95 sq mi
- Land Area
- 2.91 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.04 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.32083
- Longitude
- -121.24389
- Climate
- Moderate climate with average temperatures around 50°F in winter and 70°F in summer. High temperatures may reach the low 90s during mid-summer.
- Notable Features
- Gabilan Range · Santa Lucia Range · Salinas Valley
- Neighboring Areas
- Salinas · Carmel Valley Road · Paso Robles
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 18,937
- Est. Population (2026)
- 22,087
- Median Age
- 28.8
- Median Income
- $84,740
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%
- Family Households
- 90.1%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- In 2024, the racial makeup of Greenfield was approximately 65% Other race, 15.94% White, with smaller percentages of Native American, Black or African American, Asian, and multiracial populations. A significant portion of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Governance
- Government Type
- Mayor-Council
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- Greenfield Union School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Water · Sewer
U.S. Congress
Padilla, AlexD
U.S. SenatorSchiff, Adam B.D
U.S. RepresentativeHuffman, JaredD
U.S. Representative - District 2Kiley, KevinI
U.S. Representative - District 3Thompson, MikeD
U.S. Representative - District 4McClintock, TomR
U.S. Representative - District 5Bera, AmiD
U.S. Representative - District 6Matsui, Doris O.D
U.S. Representative - District 7Garamendi, JohnD
U.S. Representative - District 8Harder, JoshD
U.S. Representative - District 9DeSaulnier, MarkD
U.S. Representative - District 10Pelosi, NancyD
U.S. Representative - District 11Simon, LateefahD
U.S. Representative - District 12Mullin, KevinD
U.S. Representative - District 15Khanna, RoD
U.S. Representative - District 17Lofgren, ZoeD
U.S. Representative - District 18Panetta, JimmyD
U.S. Representative - District 19Fong, VinceR
U.S. Representative - District 20Costa, JimD
U.S. Representative - District 21Valadao, David G.R
U.S. Representative - District 22Obernolte, JayR
U.S. Representative - District 23Carbajal, Salud O.D
U.S. Representative - District 24Ruiz, RaulD
U.S. Representative - District 25Brownley, JuliaD
U.S. Representative - District 26Whitesides, GeorgeD
U.S. Representative - District 27Chu, JudyD
U.S. Representative - District 28Rivas, Luz M.D
U.S. Representative - District 29Friedman, LauraD
U.S. Representative - District 30Cisneros, Gilbert RayD
U.S. Representative - District 31Sherman, BradD
U.S. Representative - District 32Aguilar, PeteD
U.S. Representative - District 33Gomez, JimmyD
U.S. Representative - District 34Torres, Norma J.D
U.S. Representative - District 35Lieu, TedD
U.S. Representative - District 36Kamlager-Dove, SydneyD
U.S. Representative - District 37Sánchez, Linda T.D
U.S. Representative - District 38Takano, MarkD
U.S. Representative - District 39Kim, YoungR
U.S. Representative - District 40Calvert, KenR
U.S. Representative - District 41Garcia, RobertD
U.S. Representative - District 42Waters, MaxineD
U.S. Representative - District 43Barragán, Nanette DiazD
U.S. Representative - District 44Tran, DerekD
U.S. Representative - District 45Correa, J. LuisD
U.S. Representative - District 46Min, DaveD
U.S. Representative - District 47Issa, DarrellR
U.S. Representative - District 48Levin, MikeD
U.S. Representative - District 49Peters, Scott H.D
U.S. Representative - District 50Jacobs, SaraD
U.S. Representative - District 51Vargas, JuanD
U.S. Representative - District 52Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.4%
- Economic Profile
- Agricultural · Growing wine cultivation · Tourism
- Employment Sectors
- Agriculture · Retail Trade · Health Care & Social Assistance
Education
- School Districts
- Greenfield Union School District · Greenfield High School
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- U.S. Route 101 · Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST)
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Sewer system
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Arroyo Seco recreation area · Pinnacles National Park
History
- Founded
- 1905
- Incorporated
- 1947
- Named After
- Edward Greenfield
- Historical Significance
- Evolved from an agricultural colony into a city in the Salinas Valley, known for its agricultural production and Harvest Festival.
- Key Events
- Founded as Clark Colony in 1905 · Became a municipality in 1947 · Elias de Leon, Jr. became the first directly elected mayor and first Hispanic/Latino mayor in 1986