The Town FilesGreenwood, Indiana
City in Johnson County · population 63,830 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $276,100
- Household income
- $83,608
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 36.4
Greenwood is a city of 63,830 people in Johnson County, Indiana. The median home is worth $276,100, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more vibrant than 93% of Indiana towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Indiana towns, more upscale than 85% of Indiana towns.
How Greenwood ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greenwood is worth $276,100, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $83,608, which is more affordable than 12% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $1,312 a month. 59.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenwood | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,100 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,312 | $888 |
| Median household income | $83,608 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 59.3% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Greenwood
| People | Greenwood | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.4% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.8% | — |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Greenwood
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 18.9°F. About 44.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.4 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenwood since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 17 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 31, 2023 about 4.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 153 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 132 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Johnson County since 1996
Johnson County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4704: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| April 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4173: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Johnson County
Johnson County had 65,487 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,444 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Greenwood itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Greenwood
17 public schools with 15,147 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Grove High School | 9-12 | 2,893 | 20.1 |
| Clark Pleasant Middle School | 6-8 | 1,635 | 16.4 |
| Center Grove Middle School Central | 6-8 | 1,264 | 19.2 |
| Greenwood Community High Sch | 9-12 | 1,219 | 17.2 |
| Center Grove Middle School North | 6-8 | 1,069 | 19.4 |
| Greenwood Middle School | 6-8 | 967 | 19.0 |
| Sugar Grove Elementary School | PK-5 | 802 | 18.2 |
| Grassy Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 750 | 23.4 |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | PK-5 | 724 | 19.1 |
| North Grove Elementary School | K-5 | 704 | 18.5 |
| Center Grove Elementary School | K-5 | 689 | 20.3 |
| Ray Crowe Elementary | K-5 | 583 | 17.7 |
Towns near Greenwood
- New Whiteland, IN2.9 mi · 5,550 people · home $211,800
- Whiteland, IN3.7 mi · 4,599 people · home $232,100
- Bargersville, IN6.7 mi · 9,560 people · home $438,900
- Beech Grove, IN7.8 mi · 14,717 people · home $182,600
- Franklin, IN8.0 mi · 25,313 people · home $231,500
- Indianapolis, IN12.2 mi · 887,642 people · home $224,800
- Mooresville, IN14.0 mi · 9,411 people · home $206,400
- New Palestine, IN14.2 mi · 2,744 people · home $357,500
Greenwood questions
Is Greenwood, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenwood scores better for retirees than 34% of Indiana towns and quieter than 9%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.4).
How much does a house cost in Greenwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenwood is valued at $276,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,608, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,312 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenwood?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 18.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.6 inches of precipitation a year and 20.4 inches of snow.
Does Greenwood get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)