Greenfield, Wisconsin
Greenfield is a city of 37,345 people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Greenfield
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 63 parks and trails, 159 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include BistroPlex In-Theatre Dining Cinema, Trimborn Farm, Alexander Herschel and Pauline G. McMicken House and Boerner Botanical Gardens.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 12°F.
Weather in Greenfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greenfield
Greenfield is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 37,803 as of the 2020 census. Greenfield is one of many bedroom communities in the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Greenfield, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks19
Trimborn Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Farm in Greendale, Wisconsin, United States
8881 West Grange Avenue, Greendale
dawn-dusk
Alexander Herschel and Pauline G. McMicken House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in West Allis, Wisconsin
American System-Built Homes
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
A set of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Illinois
Forest Home Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Greendale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Greenfield School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
School building in West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
Jeremiah Curtin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Juneau Highlands Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Northwestern Branch, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Soldiers' Home Reef
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Fossilized coral reef in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Wadham's Oil and Grease Company of Milwaukee
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Filling station in West Allis, United States of America
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Ward Memorial Hall
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Theatre in Wood, Wisconsin, NRHP-listed
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds63
Greenfield Park
Park · 4.4 mi
Park in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Jackson Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
Wedgewood Park
Park · 1.1 mi
7201 West Wedgewood Drive, Milwaukee
Whitnall Park
Park · 2.9 mi
5879 South 92nd Street, Franklin
Whitnall Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Park in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States of America
51 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes159
Antique Indian Restaurant
Restaurant · Indian · 0.9 mi
3933 South 76th Street, Milwaukee
Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
Buenavista Banquets and Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
7507 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Cooper's Hawk
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
8415 West Sura Lane, Greenfield
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
El Dorado Mexican Street Tacos
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
5311 South 108th Street, Hales Corners
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Indian Village Restaurant
Restaurant · Indian
7640 West Forest Home Avenue, Greenfield
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Jin's Sushi Seafood & Bar
Restaurant · Sushi
7401 West Barnard Avenue, Greenfield
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30
Joey Gerard's
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.4 mi
5601 Broad Street, Greendale
Tu-Th 17:00-21:00,Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00
Laojiu Rice Noodles
Restaurant · Noodle · 2.9 mi
10714 West Oklahoma Avenue, West Allis
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Lebnani House
Restaurant · Lebanese · 2.8 mi
5051 South 27th Street, Greenfield
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 10:00-22:00
147 more on the map.
History
On March 8, 1839, the town of Kinnikennick was created by the territorial legislature, encompassing the western part of the town of Lake); and on December 20, 1839, the south portion of the town of Kinnikennick was split off to form the town of Franklin. As of the 1840 census, the population of Kinnikennick or Kinnikinnick was 404.
Postmaster Olney Harrington suggested the town be renamed to Greenfield in 1839 and in 1841 it was renamed. In 1957, Greenfield was the last municipality in Milwaukee to incorporate, by this stage being one third of its original size, after surrounding areas took parts of Greenfield when they incorporated.
From the History section of Greenfield, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship33
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 1.8 mi
9600 West Grange Avenue, Hales Corners
The Ridge Community Church - Greenfield Campus
Church · Nondenominational · 2.1 mi
4500 South 108th Street, Greenfield
Shopping43
Gas and EV charging28
Schools, colleges and libraries95
Greenfield High School
School · 1.0 mi
4800 South 60th Street, Greenfield
Healthcare19
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital of Milwaukee
Hospital · 2.4 mi
5017 South 110th Street, Greenfield
2500 W Layton Medical Building
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
2500 West Layton Avenue, Milwaukee
Ascension Wisconsin Hospital - Greenfield
Hospital · 0.4 mi
4935 South 76th Street, Greenfield
Aurora Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
6901 West Edgerton Avenue, Greenfield
Clement Manor Health Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
3939 South 92nd Street, Greenfield
Map of Greenfield
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 12°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 15°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 5.6 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 28°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 18°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hales Corners/Whitnall Park/Bo (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Milwaukee County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-09-11: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2020-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Greendale 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Franklin 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Milwaukee 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Cudahy 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Brookfield 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Glendale 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Caledonia 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Brown Deer 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Germantown 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Cedarburg 23 mi north, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Montag-Boogk Cream City Brick Home, The original uploader was Sulfur at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenfield August 2024 18 (Peshawar Restaurant), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 19 (W. Layton Avenue), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 20 (Chevrolet Corvette), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 21 (Midwest Veterinary Specialists and Frontier Veterinary Urgent Care), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 17 (St. John the Baptist Armenian Orthodox Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 22 (Grand Appliance and TV), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 16 (Lychee Garden Restaurant), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 23 (American Indian Council on Alcoholism), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 24 (House of Harley-Davidson), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 15 (W. Forest Home Avenue), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 25 (House of Harley-Davidson), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 26 (Culver's), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 14 (Portillo's), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield District Building, StillOnTheAir, CC BY 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 13 (Fresh Thyme Market), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield High School Natatorium, StillOnTheAir, CC BY 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 28 (Meijer), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 27 (Milwaukee County Transit System bus), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 12 (Portillo's), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield High School, StillOnTheAir, CC BY 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 29 (Greenfield Historical Society), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 11 (Steinhafels), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 30 (Greenfield Historical Society), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 31 (Greenfield Historical Society), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 10 (Aurora Health Center), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 09 (Forte at 84South), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield August 2024 32 (Classic Lanes), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alverno college postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Trimborn-Farm, W Nowicki, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Juneau Highlands HD Nov2011, Freekee, CC0
- Ward Memorial Hall Nov2011, Freekee, CC0
- Wadham Seneca Apr09, Freekee at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Greenfield-School Apr09, Freekee at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Jeremiah Curtin House, The original uploader was Sulfur at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Landmark Chapel, The original uploader was Sulfur at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- SoldiersHomeReef-Apr09, Freekee at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Greendale WI Mar2012, Freekee, CC0
- Alexander Herschel and Pauline G. McMicken House, M33ganTHEgr8, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West-Allis-PO Apr09, Freekee at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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