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Greenfield, MA

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Greenfield is a diverse, vibrant community set along the Connecticut River

Culture Diverse Historic River Restaurants Entertainment Park-Like

Incorporated in 1753, Greenfield is a charming city that’s full of historic landmarks, picturesque overlooks, and buzzing new restaurants. Once a popular mill town, the city is now a prominent fixture in the medical industry. The river still provides a scenic surrounding for the entirety of the city, including its most famous landmark, Poet’s Seat Tower.

Many new restaurants and businesses have come to Greenfield in recent years, transforming the downtown area into a bustling district. Hope & Olive and Magpie are two recent entrants into the city’s restaurant scene, serving up new-age American fare and funky pizzas respectively. The intersection of Main St. and Bank Row is the heart of the city, and the surrounding area showcases its historic beauty. The city is full of accessible outdoor recreation. Temple Woods and Rocky Mountain Park line the waterfront in Greenfield, with a number of other parks scattered around the city. Like most of Massachusetts, Greenfield is a center of rich culture, both past and present, making it an appealing locale for all.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Greenfield, MA is $581 for a studio, $1,024 for one bedroom, $1,389 for two bedrooms, and $924 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Greenfield has increased by 9.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,024/month
755 Sq Ft
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Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Four Corners

Public

Grades K-4

214 Students

5
out of 10

Greenfield Middle

Public

Grades 5-7

300 Students

4
out of 10

Newton School

Public

Grades K-4

203 Students

4
out of 10

Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School

Public

Grades K-12

1,155 Students

2
out of 10

Federal Street Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

193 Students

2
out of 10

Greenfield Middle

Public

Grades 5-7

300 Students

4
out of 10

Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School

Public

Grades K-12

1,155 Students

2
out of 10

Greenfield High

Public

Grades 8-12

454 Students

2
out of 10

Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School

Public

Grades K-12

1,155 Students

2
out of 10

Greenfield High

Public

Grades 8-12

454 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Great Falls Discovery Center
  • Connecticut River Greenway State Park
  • Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens
  • Mass Audubon's High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.