The Town FilesGreenland, Michigan
Township in Ontonagon County · population 628 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $89,600
- Household income
- $64,286
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 178 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 50.5
Greenland is a township of 628 people in Ontonagon County, Michigan. The median home is worth $89,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 98% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 92% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Michigan towns.
How Greenland 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 Greenland is worth $89,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $64,286, which is more affordable than 100% of Michigan towns. 93.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenland | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,600 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | — | $955 |
| Median household income | $64,286 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1947 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 23.0% | — |
Who lives in Greenland
| People | Greenland | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.5 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.2% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 15.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 29.0 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.1% | 88.8% |
Weather in Greenland
July highs average 75.9°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 35.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 177.7 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 186 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Greenland since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 6, 1992.
Severe weather in Ontonagon County since 1996
Ontonagon County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 6, 2002 | Flood | DR-1413: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Ontonagon County
Ontonagon County had 1,338 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $35,632 a year. Unemployment was 7% in 2023; in Greenland itself the ACS puts it at 11%.
Towns near Greenland
- Ontonagon, MI10.4 mi · 2,253 people · home $120,500
- Ontonagon, MI12.7 mi · 1,285 people · home $105,200
- Stannard, MI14.4 mi · 645 people · home $109,800
- Baraga, MI23.0 mi · 3,478 people · home $133,300
- Portage, MI23.5 mi · 3,189 people · home $204,700
- Adams, MI25.4 mi · 2,540 people · home $118,000
- Stanton, MI25.7 mi · 1,590 people · home $254,300
- Baraga, MI27.0 mi · 1,883 people · home $114,600
Greenland questions
Is Greenland, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenland scores better for retirees than 86% of Michigan towns and quieter than 98%. 29.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.5).
How much does a house cost in Greenland?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenland is valued at $89,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,286, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Greenland?
July highs average 75.9°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.6 inches of precipitation a year and 177.7 inches of snow.
Does Greenland get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Greenland in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)