The Town FilesGreendale, Michigan
Township in Midland County · population 1,731 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $124,600
- Household income
- $55,682
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 45.0
Greendale is a township of 1,731 people in Midland County, Michigan. The median home is worth $124,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 100% of Michigan towns, easier by car than 90% of Michigan towns, better for families than 76% of Michigan towns.
How Greendale 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 Greendale is worth $124,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $55,682, which is more affordable than 89% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $788 a month. 92.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greendale | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,600 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $788 | $955 |
| Median household income | $55,682 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.2% | — |
Who lives in Greendale
| People | Greendale | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in Greendale
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 35.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greendale since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 14, 1974 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 12, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 7, 2020.
Severe weather in Midland County since 1996
Midland County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | DR-4547: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 21, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | EM-3525: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| August 2, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4326: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Midland County
Midland County had 38,288 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,021 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Greendale itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Towns near Greendale
- Jasper, MI5.5 mi · 1,060 people · home $161,700
- Lee, MI5.7 mi · 3,985 people · home $166,500
- Chippewa, MI5.9 mi · 4,446 people · home $156,800
- Geneva, MI6.4 mi · 1,065 people · home $153,500
- Coe, MI8.1 mi · 3,032 people · home $161,000
- Jerome, MI8.5 mi · 4,625 people · home $192,000
- Porter, MI8.7 mi · 1,270 people · home $166,800
- Denver, MI9.0 mi · 1,199 people · home $151,600
Greendale questions
Is Greendale, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greendale scores better for retirees than 26% of Michigan towns and quieter than 70%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.0).
How much does a house cost in Greendale?
The median owner-occupied home in Greendale is valued at $124,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,682, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $788 a month.
What is the weather like in Greendale?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.5 inches of precipitation a year and 42.2 inches of snow.
Does Greendale get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greendale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 14, 1974. 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)