Independent Living Communities in Greendale, Wisconsin

CaringScore for Greendale, WI

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Greendale was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Greendale.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.2, Greendale is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Greendale. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Greendale, WI

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Greendale, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Greendale is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 5.7, Greendale rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 253 physicians per capita, Greendale scores 14.7 percent better than the national average. Greendale scores 38.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.8, and scores 21.0 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 23.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Greendale is 76.9 years -- 1.3 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Greendale is 76.9 years -- 1.3 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Greendale's environmental health -- trails the national average by 63.6 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Greendale, WI	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	253	220.5
Geriatricians	1.8	1.3
Cardiologists	8.8	7.7
Oncologists	4.6	3.5
Orthopedists	8.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Greendale, WI

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Greendale, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Greendale is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 4.4, the costs associated with independent living communities in Greendale are generally more expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Greendale. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Greendale to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Greendale indexes at 7.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 12.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 34.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Greendale, WI
Aggregate Index	107
Healthcare Index	112
Housing Index	134
Food Index	95
Utilities Index	101
Transportation Index	96

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Greendale, WI

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Greendale. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Greendale is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.4, Greendale is on par with the national average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 192 days each year in Greendale, 6.3 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 13°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Greendale than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 83°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Greendale is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $64,215 per year, the population of Greendale earns a better than average median household income. Greendale has an unemployment rate of 8.80 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 19.54 percent of the population in Greendale is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 48.5 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Greendale	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.1	136.1
Libraries	3	18.8
Places of Worship	53.6	220.5
Public Transit	301	110.4
Grocery Stores	118.2	97.7
Pharmacies	7.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65