Greenfield, Massachusetts

Greenfield
The Civil War Memorial on Court Square
Location in Franklin County in Massachusetts
Greenfield
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 42°35′15″N 72°36′00″W / 42.58750°N 72.60000°W / 42.58750; -72.60000
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
Settled1686
Incorporated1753
Government
  TypeMayor-council city
  MayorGinny Desorgher
Area
  Total
21.87 sq mi (56.65 km2)
  Land21.41 sq mi (55.46 km2)
  Water0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2)
Elevation
302 ft (92 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
17,768
  Density829.78/sq mi (320.39/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
01301
Area code413
FIPS code25-27060
GNIS feature ID0618166
Websitegreenfield-ma.gov

Greenfield is the county seat, and sole city, of Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. Greenfield was first settled in 1686. The population was 17,768 at the 2020 census. Greenfield is home to Greenfield Community College, the Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra, the Franklin County Fair, and the Green River Festival. The city has a Main Street Historic District containing fine examples of Federal, Greek Revival, and Victorian architecture.

Greenfield anchors the Greenfield Town, MA Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Springfield-Greenfield Town, MA Combined Statistical Area.