The Town FilesGreen Oak, Michigan
Township in Livingston County · population 19,539 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $390,800
- Household income
- $119,335
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 44.2
Green Oak is a township of 19,539 people in Livingston County, Michigan. The median home is worth $390,800, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 90% of Michigan towns, better for families than 89% of Michigan towns.
How Green Oak ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Green Oak is worth $390,800, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $119,335, which is more affordable than 26% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,216 a month. 91.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Green Oak | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $390,800 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,216 | $955 |
| Median household income | $119,335 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Green Oak
| People | Green Oak | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 22.6% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 31.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Green Oak
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 14.6°F. About 34.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.1 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green Oak since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 4, 1957 about 3.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 27, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on September 4, 2017.
Severe weather in Livingston County since 1996
Livingston County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Livingston County
Livingston County had 64,380 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,015 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Green Oak itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Towns near Green Oak
- Whitmore Lake, MI3.6 mi · 7,584 people · home $287,700
- South Lyon, MI3.9 mi · 11,746 people · home $294,600
- Brighton, MI5.0 mi · 7,446 people · home $339,000
- Northfield, MI5.6 mi · 8,550 people · home $315,400
- Hamburg, MI6.0 mi · 21,259 people · home $384,700
- Brighton, MI6.1 mi · 19,144 people · home $422,400
- Lyon, MI6.5 mi · 23,271 people · home $473,300
- Salem, MI8.4 mi · 7,018 people · home $430,400
Green Oak questions
Is Green Oak, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Green Oak scores better for retirees than 57% of Michigan towns and quieter than 24%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Green Oak?
The median owner-occupied home in Green Oak is valued at $390,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $119,335, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,216 a month.
What is the weather like in Green Oak?
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 14.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.5 inches of precipitation a year and 48.1 inches of snow.
Does Green Oak get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green Oak since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 4, 1957. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)