2027 MNM LIVABILITY INDEX

Greenwood

Indiana (IN)
Best for: Households seeking an Indianapolis-area suburban base
Greenwood IN 2027 livability
Small City
2027 CITY CLASSSmall City25,000–99,999 residents
Modern Livability71.7/ 100
AT A GLANCE

Everyday numbers

Population69,349
Median Home$276,100
Median Rent$1,312
Median Household Income$83,608
Cost of LivingRPP 95.7 (US=100; BEA 2024; metro area)
Average Commute24.8 min (ACS 2020-2024)
Unemployment2.6% (ACS 2020-2024; civilian labor force)
Metro AreaIndianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
2027 MODERN LIVABILITY SCORECARD

How this city actually lives

Twelve dimensions capture both hard data and the everyday experience traditional lists tend to miss.

71.7overall
Housing & Financial Reality91.0

Housing burden, taxes, insurance, utilities and what local incomes actually buy.

Ease of Living81.0

Errands, commute friction, parking, services and the effort required for daily life.

Safety & Stability77.0

Personal, neighborhood, road and environmental stability.

Economic Opportunity75.0

Jobs, wages, career mobility, employer diversity and economic resilience.

Health & Wellness77.0

Healthcare access, activity, mental wellness, healthy food and environmental health.

Beauty & Sense of Place66.0

Scenery, architecture, trees, cleanliness, public realm and distinct sense of place.

Mobility & Congestion57.0

Traffic delay, commute reliability, walking, cycling and transit usefulness.

Nature & Escape70.0

Trails, water, mountains, parks, public lands and how easily residents can escape.

Diversity & Belonging75.0

Diversity, integration, accessibility, newcomer friendliness and community connection.

Climate & Environment49.0

Comfortable weather, air quality, severe weather and environmental exposure.

Community & Culture60.0

Restaurants, arts, events, third places, recreation and social life.

Infrastructure & Connectivity74.0

Broadband, utilities, airport, highways, transit and essential connectivity.

THE THINGS OLD-SCHOOL LISTS MISS

What daily life feels like

Traffic / CongestionACS average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes (2020-2024, excluding workers at home). Workplace location and departure time still determine individual travel. This is a commute measure, not a live traffic-delay index.
Weekend EscapeCraig Park provides local public recreation and gathering space. Regional trips depend on travel time and seasonal conditions.
WalkabilityCitywide Walk Score 25/100 (directory checked October 2026). Many errands require a car; selected centers may be more walkable.
Airport AccessIndianapolis International Airport (IND) is a regional air-travel option. Check the airport for current destinations; no drive-time estimate is assumed.
Outdoor AccessCraig Park provides local public recreation and gathering space.
Healthcare AccessCommunity Hospital South in nearby Indianapolis provides a local or nearby hospital option. Check insurance networks, service availability and specialist access individually.
Air QualityAir quality changes by day and season. Check AirNow for local ozone and fine-particle conditions, particularly during heat or smoke events; no citywide annual AQI rating is assigned here.
Third Places / Social LifeGreenwood's parks and recreation facilities provide public gathering spaces. A developed southern suburb with residential areas and commercial corridors. The mix of libraries, cafes and community activities varies by neighborhood.
EDITORIAL VIEW

More than a number

Trajectory: Growing: +1.5% population change from 2024 to 2025 (same Census vintage). This describes population only, not a forecast.
WHY IT STANDS OUT

Why we chose it

Greenwood has 69,349 residents in the Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate and is #564 in the incorporated-place population ranking used for this batch. The ACS 2020-2024 estimates report a median owner-occupied home value of $276,100, median monthly gross rent of $1,312, and median household income of $83,608. These are survey-period estimates, not current listings or asking rents. Craig Park provides local public recreation and gathering space. Livability scores are provisional editorial assessments for review, not official Census ratings.

REAL LIFE

What living here actually feels like

A developed southern suburb with residential areas and commercial corridors.

STRENGTHS

Where it shines

Median home value below four times median household income; Regional price level below the U.S. benchmark; Access to Community Hospital South in nearby Indianapolis; Craig Park provides local public recreation and gathering space.

TRADEOFFS

Where it falls short

Car dependence, winter weather and regional commuting.

ALL 2027 RANKINGS

Where Greenwood ranks