The Town FilesGreenbush, Minnesota
City in Roseau County · population 682 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $145,500
- Household income
- $60,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- -3° / 81°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 38.7
Greenbush is a city of 682 people in Roseau County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $145,500, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Minnesota towns, quieter than 78% of Minnesota towns, hipper than 72% of Minnesota towns.
How Greenbush ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greenbush is worth $145,500, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $60,333, which is more affordable than 86% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $824 a month. 85.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenbush | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,500 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $824 | $991 |
| Median household income | $60,333 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 85.0% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.9% | — |
Who lives in Greenbush
| People | Greenbush | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.9% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.9% | 90.2% |
Weather in Greenbush
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows -3.2°F. About 24.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 183 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenbush since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 27, 1997 about 2.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on September 19, 2014.
Severe weather in Roseau County since 1996
Roseau County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2023 | Flood | DR-4722: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 13, 2022 | Flood | DR-4659: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Roseau County
Roseau County had 7,971 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,932 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Greenbush itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Greenbush
2 public schools with 226 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENBUSH ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 127 | 12.7 |
| Greenbush-Middle River Secondary | 7-12 | 99 | 9.9 |
Towns near Greenbush
- Karlstad, MN17.4 mi · 710 people · home $126,300
- Jadis, MN20.7 mi · 624 people · home $239,300
- Roseau, MN21.6 mi · 2,744 people · home $164,100
- Spruce, MN25.3 mi · 582 people · home $262,000
Greenbush questions
Is Greenbush, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenbush scores better for retirees than 39% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 78%. 24.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Greenbush?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenbush is valued at $145,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,333, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $824 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenbush?
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows -3.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 24.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Greenbush get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenbush since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 27, 1997. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- 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)