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City in Massachusetts, United States

Greenfield

$322kMedian Home
285Sunny Days/yr
58°FAvg High Temp
View on Map· Pop. 7k· Elev. 240 ftWikipedia

Greenfield is the county seat, and sole city, of Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. Greenfield was first settled in 1686. The population was 17,768 at the 2020 census. Greenfield is home to Greenfield Community College, the Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra, the Franklin County Fair, and the Green River Festival. The city has a Main Street Historic District containing fine examples of Federal, Greek Revival, and Victorian architecture.Wikipedia

About the RegionNew England

New England sits at the northeastern edge of the American continent, where colonial-era brick cities give way to dense forests, rocky coastlines, and some of the sharpest seasonal swings in the country. Harsh winters and short days are offset by world-class autumn foliage and reliably mild summers. Boston anchors a global biotech and university corridor, while smaller cities like Portland (ME), Providence, and Burlington punch well above their demographic weight in food, arts, and startup energy.

Housing costs vary significantly across the region. Greater Boston has moved toward coastal norms, but mid-sized cities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont still represent some of the best value in the Northeast — walkable downtowns, strong school systems, and mountain or ocean access within an hour. Remote workers have accelerated this dynamic, and small lakeside and coastal towns that were once seasonal are now year-round communities.

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Current Conditions

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Cost of Living

Housing
$322k
Median Home Price
Household Income
$107k
Median annual
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Livability

School Rating
2.7/10
Internet
No internet coverage data yet.
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Climate

Sunshine
285
sunny days per year
78% of the year
Avg High Temp
58°F
annual average
Humidity
72%
relative humidity
Comfort Score
55/100
Mixed
Temp Swing
48°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Rainfall
50"
inches per year
Snowfall
17"
inches per year
Air Quality
39
Good AQI
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Demographics

Population7k
Altitude240 ftabove sea level
Median Age53 yrs
College Educated30%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home14%of workforce
Poverty Rate3%

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