The Town FilesGreenfield, Ohio
Village in Highland County · population 4,339 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $113,700
- Household income
- $46,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 34.3
Greenfield is a village of 4,339 people in Highland County, Ohio. The median home is worth $113,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Ohio towns.
How Greenfield ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greenfield is worth $113,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $46,875, which is more affordable than 67% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $702 a month. 51.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $702 | $914 |
| Median household income | $46,875 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 51.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Greenfield
| People | Greenfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Greenfield
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 19.6°F. About 40.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenfield since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 16, 2021 about 4.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 16, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 16, 2025.
Severe weather in Highland County since 1996
Highland County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Highland County
Highland County had 11,108 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,831 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Greenfield itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Greenfield
3 public schools with 1,473 students, about 19.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Elementary School | PK-5 | 552 | 21.2 |
| McClain High School | 9-12 | 543 | 17.5 |
| Greenfield Middle School | 6-8 | 378 | 18.9 |
Towns near Greenfield
- Washington Court House, OH12.9 mi · 14,401 people · home $159,800
- Hillsboro, OH15.4 mi · 6,481 people · home $149,200
- Chillicothe, OH21.0 mi · 22,059 people · home $162,500
- Wilmington, OH23.4 mi · 12,664 people · home $174,400
- Waverly, OH26.8 mi · 4,165 people · home $168,900
- Circleville, OH29.7 mi · 13,927 people · home $191,700
Greenfield questions
Is Greenfield, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenfield scores better for retirees than 28% of Ohio towns and quieter than 50%. 20.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.3).
How much does a house cost in Greenfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenfield is valued at $113,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,875, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $702 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenfield?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.8 inches of precipitation a year and 19.4 inches of snow.
Does Greenfield get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 16, 2021. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)