Greenfield

About Greenfield

Greenfield is a lively Wisconsin town located about 7 miles southwest of Milwaukee. This thriving suburb is a bedroom community of Milwaukee, home to many professionals who make the daily commute to the city for work. Greenfield is home to many local organizations that contribute to the sense tightknit of community, including several village youth sports teams, the Greenfield Concert Band and the village celebration committee.

The History of Greenfield

Like many parts of the U.S., the land where Greenfield now sits was first home to Native Americans. In the late 1830s, the town of Kinnikennick was established by the territorial legislature. Just over 400 people called the town home by 1840, and its name was changed to Greenfield shortly thereafter.

Greenfield was the last municipality in Milwaukee County to be incorporated, a measure taken in 1957 to avoid complete annexation by Milwaukee.

Living and Working in Greenfield

One of the most attractive features Greenfield has to offer is its convenient location, close to the major city of Milwaukee. You can easily make the short drive to access additional jobs, entertainment, shopping and dining, while still enjoying the perks of living in a small town. If you move to Greenfield, you'll also be able to take advantage of a diverse culture, plenty of recreational opportunities and proximity to other notable Midwestern cities, including Chicago and Green Bay.

The greater Milwaukee area serves as the headquarters for a range of well-known businesses, such as Harley-Davidson and Rockwell Automation. Many of these companies supply jobs for Greenfield locals to take advantage of, and can be a great place to start your job search.

Greenfield Schools

The Greenfield School District oversees the public schools in the area. You can also find a few private schools in the area, mainly faith-based campuses.

Resources for Moving to Greenfield

Here's some useful information to help you plan your move to Greenfield:

• Utilities: Greenfield's primary utilities providers include Milwaukee Water Works and We Energies.
• Garbage and Recycling: The community is divided into different collection zones, each one assigned a different pick-up day for trash, recycling and yard waste.
• Transportation: Milwaukee County Transit operates the public transportation routes throughout the greater Milwaukee area, including Greenfield.

Greenfield Housing

The low cost of housing in Greenfield makes it fairly easy to find a good home on a budget. You can find homes of all sizes and styles throughout the community, many of which have grassy yards with large shade trees. There are also many rental options throughout Greenfield, including a number of apartment communities that offer many amenities.