Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★2.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Greenfield, CA
Explore Greenfield and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.9 / 10
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Greenfield at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population20,232
Median Household Income$84,740
Median Home Value$531,400
Median Gross Rent$1,724
Median Age28.8
Average Household Size4.6
Unemployment2.6%
Work From Home3.6%
Homeownership54.5%
Housing Vacancy4.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Greenfield is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Greenfield and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
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Housing & Cost of Living in Greenfield
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$531,400
Median Gross Rent$1,724
Homeownership54.5%
Housing Vacancy4.5%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Greenfield, CA
Median Household Income$84,740
Unemployment2.6%
Work From Home3.6%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Greenfield and how households are structured
Population20,232
Median Age28.8
Average Household Size4.6
Greenfield is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Greenfield
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Greenfield point to very hot summers, cool winters, a relatively dry annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High97.4°F
Average Winter Low38.9°F
Annual Rainfall8.6 in.
Annual Snowfall0.1 in.
Seasonal Life in Greenfield
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Greenfield is located in Kern County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Kern County.
County Intelligence
Greenfield & Kern County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Greenfield is located in Kern County, California.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Greenfield.
Current NarrowTheList data for Greenfield shows a population of about 20,232. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Kern County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Greenfield.
For someone considering a move to Greenfield, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.