The Town FilesGreenbush, Michigan
Township in Alcona County · population 1,270 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $199,200
- Household income
- $62,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 74°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 60.6
Greenbush is a township of 1,270 people in Alcona County, Michigan. The median home is worth $199,200, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 98% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 87% of Michigan towns, hipper than 80% of Michigan towns.
How Greenbush 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 Greenbush is worth $199,200, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $62,813, which is more affordable than 31% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,129 a month. 90.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenbush | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,129 | $955 |
| Median household income | $62,813 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 46.8% | — |
Who lives in Greenbush
| People | Greenbush | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.6 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 39.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 13.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 12.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 19.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.8% | 88.8% |
Weather in Greenbush
July highs average 73.5°F and January lows 13.5°F. About 29.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenbush since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 27, 1991 about 3.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 13 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 17, 1992.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 30, 2004.
Severe weather in Alcona County since 1996
Alcona County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4880: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Alcona County
Alcona County had 1,494 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,519 a year. Unemployment was 7.3% in 2023; in Greenbush itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Towns near Greenbush
- Harrisville, MI7.1 mi · 1,307 people · home $163,100
- Mikado, MI7.3 mi · 850 people · home $129,800
- Oscoda, MI8.5 mi · 916 people · home $86,500
- Gustin, MI8.5 mi · 773 people · home $119,300
- Au Sable, MI9.2 mi · 1,453 people · home $113,600
- Oscoda, MI10.1 mi · 7,152 people · home $122,900
- Au Sable, MI10.9 mi · 2,016 people · home $116,100
- Haynes, MI12.4 mi · 653 people · home $196,200
Greenbush questions
Is Greenbush, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenbush scores better for retirees than 73% of Michigan towns and quieter than 98%. 39.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.6).
How much does a house cost in Greenbush?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenbush is valued at $199,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,813, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,129 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenbush?
July highs average 73.5°F and January lows 13.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.1 inches of precipitation a year and 49.2 inches of snow.
Does Greenbush get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenbush since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 27, 1991. 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)