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Greendale
  • Suburb of Milwaukee, WI

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Greendale is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 14,735. Greendale is in Milwaukee County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Greendale offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Greendale there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many families and retirees live in Greendale and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Greendale are highly rated.

About

About Greendale...
Population
14,735

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$240,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,003
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    30%
  • Own
    70%
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Greendale Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    76.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    27.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    20.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    27.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,383.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    186.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    14%
  • 18-24 years
    4%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    15%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    28%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

Working in Greendale

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$78,310
National
$69,021

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