Flag of, 2023
Greenfield’s story
224 years in pictures
Census counts: 3,073 in 1800, a low of 1,481 in 1920, 8,004 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2023 and 4 maps from 1902 on.
- 1802Greenfield is settled
GreenfieldNY
Trash & recyclingPopulation
8,067
2025 Census estimate · +0.8% since 2020
Median home value
$376K
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
43.5
years
Jobs based here
918
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#408 of 745 in NY
Is Greenfield a good place to live?
Greenfield grades B− overall, 408th of 745 graded towns in New York, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Its public schools beat 82% of New York towns on state tests and graduation and it has 67 miles of trail. On the other side, homes are expensive, about $376K for a typical one and 4.3 times the Albany metro’s $88K median household income. 15% of the land in Greenfield is conserved, above both New York’s towns (5.2%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). On history, just 104 of New York’s 1,216 towns do worse. Lincoln Mountain State Forest, at 1,205 acres with 4.5 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes Greenfield stand out
Where Greenfield beats most towns.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Greenfield for work
Where Greenfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
918jobs based in Greenfield
5%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Greenfield grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Greenfield is from typical.
SchoolsA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5 of 20; 4.3% of households have no car; 1.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 33% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →HealthSaratoga Hospital 5.3 miles awayBOpen →Jobs & incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsA−Open →History6 notable people born hereB−Open →Civic life3.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 72 attractions →Fort William Henry and 41 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Greenfield. Close and well known come first.
21 mi LandmarkFort William Henry
17 mi Theme parkGreat Escape
7 mi MuseumNational Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
37 mi LakeLake George
8 mi State parkGrant Cottage State Historic Site
7 mi TheatreSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fort William Henry: IrisKawling at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Great Escape: Jared and Corin, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame: Peter Flass, CC BY 3.0 · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Grant Cottage State Historic Site: Coingeek at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Saratoga Performing Arts Center: UpstateNYer., CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Greenfield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Greenfield, and how to reach them.
PowerNational Grid19.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBrookview MHPNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpHighway Department garage (Town Cleanup Weekends drop-off)Drop-offTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSaratoga County Board of ElectionsSaratoga County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2022
ZIP codes12833, 12859, 12850, 1286612833 55% · 12859 18% · 12850 15% · 12866 12%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Greenfield.
OutdoorsA−
Conserved land covers 15.2% of Greenfield
67 miles of trail in 16 parks and preserves. Greenfield’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, above both the New York town median (0.4) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4).
#122for trails in NY
15.2%
conserved · 6,529 of 43,057 acres
67 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Daniels Road State Forest | 16.1 mi | 518 |
| 2. Lincoln Mountain State Forest | 4.5 mi | 1,205 |
| 3. Middle Grove State Forest | 2.3 mi | 465 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsA−
For schools, Greenfield earns an A−
Its public schools are run by Saratoga Springs City SD. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
82%of NY districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Avenue Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,426 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NY on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Most working residents commute out of Greenfield
Greenfield has 918 jobs for its 3,605 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. The average commute takes 24.1 minutes, against 32.6 across New York.
Most working residents leave Greenfield for work: only 5% work in town. 16% of Greenfield residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Greenfield grew to 918 in 2023, 291 more than in 2013.
5%work in town
| Greenfield | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.6% | 10% | 8% |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Greenfield5%
Saratoga Springs26%
Albany6%
Wilton6%
Colonie6%
15 mi
median commute distance
918
jobs based in Greenfield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 22% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Greenfield, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Greenfield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Greenfield is 81°F.
64″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–33°
Spring33–56°
Summer57–79°
Fall39–59°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Low risk in Greenfield, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 67% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Greenfield since 1980.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 1980
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB
On CDC estimates, Greenfield is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Greenfield beats the New York average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 36% of adults have obesity in Greenfield.
64%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Greenfield | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 37% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 33% | 35% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 5.4% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
32 measures vs. New York
7 better19 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Greenfield | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.3% | 17.2% |
| More adults with obesity | 36.4% | 28.8% |
Saratoga Hospital
5.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
45th
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than New York overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 44% of residents (39% statewide). 37% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 40% across New York.
43.5median age · NY 39.8
| Greenfield | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 32% | 29% |
| Median age | 43.5 years | 42.9 years | 40.5 years |
GreenfieldNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school31%
Some college14%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate17%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.5 points. Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Greenfield | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.7% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.9% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.5% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.3% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.7% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.9% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.1% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.6% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.3% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 17.1% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade C−
Homes in Greenfield sell for about $610K
Greenfield’s median rent is $1,312 a month.
$610Kmedian sale price
| Greenfield | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 80% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,312 a month | $1,098 a month | $1,185 a month |
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Greenfield
19pages on Greenfield
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Greenfield
Skidmore CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Saratoga Springs5.2 mi$67,290 tuitionEmpire State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Saratoga Springs6.2 mi$7,648 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Greenfield residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Famous people from Greenfield
6 notable people were born in Greenfield.
H
Harry CarmanAmerican historian · 1884–1964About Greenfield
Town in New York, United States
Greenfield is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It is located northwest of Saratoga Springs, and is the largest by area in the county. Students living in Greenfield attend schools of the Saratoga Springs City School District. The Palmertown, and Kayaderosseras Ranges pass through the town, the town is located at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 68 sq mi
- Elevation
- 591 ft
Greenfield’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Greenfield.
All 4 graded towns on its borders grade higher than its B−; Corinth (B−) is closest. Corinth next door grades lower for schools (C+ to Greenfield’s A−) and higher for cost of living (A− to C−).
Saratoga SpringsMiltonCorinthWiltonProvidenceGreenfield
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NY rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | #408 | B− | C− | — | A− | B |
| Saratoga Springs | #199 | A− | D | C+ | A− | A |
| Milton | #184 | A− | C+ | — | B+ | A− |
| Corinth | #368 | B− | A− | — | C+ | B− |
| Wilton | #209 | B+ | C− | — | B+ | A |
| Providence | — | — | C+ | — | B− | B+ |
Providence has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Greenfield, Milton, Corinth, Wilton and Providence report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Greenfield with a neighbor →
Questions about Greenfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Greenfield, NY a good place to live?
Greenfield grades B− overall, better than 48% of U.S. towns and #408 of 745 in New York. It grades B for health and A− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Greenfield, NY expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $376,000, 28% below the New York typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
What is Greenfield, NY known for?
6 notable people were born here, including Sanford Robinson Gifford and William Aldrich.