The Town FilesGreenwich, Ohio
Village in Huron County · population 1,409 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $121,600
- Household income
- $67,734
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 43 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 40.8
Greenwich is a village of 1,409 people in Huron County, Ohio. The median home is worth $121,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 70% of Ohio towns.
How Greenwich ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greenwich is worth $121,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $67,734, which is more affordable than 94% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $863 a month. 76.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenwich | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $863 | $914 |
| Median household income | $67,734 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 76.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Greenwich
| People | Greenwich | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 28.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Greenwich
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 19.1°F. About 42.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.1 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenwich since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1973 about 0.3 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 129 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 14, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on June 15, 2023.
Severe weather in Huron County since 1996
Huron County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Huron County
Huron County had 21,414 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,225 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Greenwich itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Greenwich
3 public schools with 739 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Elementary School | PK-5 | 386 | 14.8 |
| South Central High School | 9-12 | 197 | 13.1 |
| South Central Junior High School | 6-8 | 156 | 14.2 |
Towns near Greenwich
- Shiloh, OH5.9 mi · 619 people · home $90,000
- New London, OH6.8 mi · 2,416 people · home $114,200
- Plymouth, OH8.1 mi · 1,707 people · home $116,300
- Willard, OH10.8 mi · 6,197 people · home $115,700
- Holiday Lakes, OH12.1 mi · 828 people · home $250,000
- Shelby, OH12.5 mi · 9,282 people · home $122,200
- Norwalk, OH15.5 mi · 17,068 people · home $163,300
- Collins, OH15.5 mi · 628 people · home $191,200
Greenwich questions
Is Greenwich, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenwich scores better for retirees than 34% of Ohio towns and quieter than 62%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in Greenwich?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenwich is valued at $121,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,734, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $863 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenwich?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 19.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.5 inches of precipitation a year and 43.1 inches of snow.
Does Greenwich get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenwich since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 1973. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)