The Town FilesGreenwood, Michigan
Township in Clare County · population 1,108 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $181,700
- Household income
- $54,583
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 65 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 51.9
Greenwood is a township of 1,108 people in Clare County, Michigan. The median home is worth $181,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Michigan towns, quieter than 86% of Michigan towns, better transit than 83% of Michigan towns.
How Greenwood 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 Greenwood is worth $181,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $54,583, which is more affordable than 26% of Michigan towns. 96.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenwood | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | — | $955 |
| Median household income | $54,583 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 47.8% | — |
Who lives in Greenwood
| People | Greenwood | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.9 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.0% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 14.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 11.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 16.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 39.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Greenwood
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 10.7°F. About 31.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 65.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 191 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenwood since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 27, 1991 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 13, 2003.
Severe weather in Clare County since 1996
Clare County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
| September 18, 1986 | Flood | DR-774: Severe Storms & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Clare County
Clare County had 7,261 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,949 a year. Unemployment was 6.3% in 2023; in Greenwood itself the ACS puts it at 12%.
Towns near Greenwood
- Harrison, MI4.5 mi · 2,150 people · home $135,100
- Lincoln, MI5.7 mi · 1,805 people · home $143,600
- Hayes, MI6.0 mi · 4,642 people · home $93,700
- Hatton, MI7.4 mi · 893 people · home $147,800
- Frost, MI8.1 mi · 1,038 people · home $148,100
- Freeman, MI8.1 mi · 1,125 people · home $150,600
- Hamilton, MI10.5 mi · 1,785 people · home $110,500
- Surrey, MI11.5 mi · 3,635 people · home $121,300
Greenwood questions
Is Greenwood, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenwood scores better for retirees than 13% of Michigan towns and quieter than 86%. 29.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.9).
How much does a house cost in Greenwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenwood is valued at $181,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,583, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Greenwood?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 10.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.9 inches of precipitation a year and 65.0 inches of snow.
Does Greenwood get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 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)