The Town FilesGreendale, Wisconsin
Village in Milwaukee County · population 14,854 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $314,200
- Household income
- $94,769
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 41.4
Greendale is a village of 14,854 people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $314,200, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 96% of Wisconsin towns, more upscale than 94% of Wisconsin towns.
How Greendale ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greendale is worth $314,200, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $94,769, which is more affordable than 43% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,252 a month. 67.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greendale | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $314,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,252 | $951 |
| Median household income | $94,769 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 67.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Greendale
| People | Greendale | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.9% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.6% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 89.1% |
Weather in Greendale
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 38.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.7 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 159 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greendale since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 5, 1977 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 107 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 2, 2015.
Severe weather in Milwaukee County since 1996
Milwaukee County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Flood | DR-4892: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| March 11, 2020 | Flood | DR-4477: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County had 469,055 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,142 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Greendale itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Greendale
6 public schools with 2,609 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greendale High | 9-12 | 909 | 15.2 |
| Greendale Middle | 6-8 | 613 | 13.3 |
| Highland View Elementary | PK-5 | 379 | 12.2 |
| Canterbury Elementary | PK-5 | 344 | 11.9 |
| College Park Elementary | K-5 | 273 | 10.9 |
| Time 4 Learning Charter School (charter) | PK-PK | 91 | 30.3 |
Towns near Greendale
- Greenfield, WI1.4 mi · 37,803 people · home $261,100
- Hales Corners, WI2.5 mi · 7,720 people · home $309,800
- Franklin, WI3.9 mi · 36,816 people · home $364,200
- West Allis, WI4.9 mi · 60,325 people · home $203,800
- West Milwaukee, WI5.2 mi · 4,114 people · home $207,400
- Oak Creek, WI6.7 mi · 36,497 people · home $331,700
- New Berlin, WI6.9 mi · 40,451 people · home $365,700
- St. Francis, WI6.9 mi · 9,161 people · home $234,500
Greendale questions
Is Greendale, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greendale scores better for retirees than 42% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 1%. 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.4).
How much does a house cost in Greendale?
The median owner-occupied home in Greendale is valued at $314,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,769, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,252 a month.
What is the weather like in Greendale?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.4 inches of precipitation a year and 48.7 inches of snow.
Does Greendale get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greendale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 5, 1977. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)