The Town FilesGreen Valley, Wisconsin
Town in Shawano County · population 1,026 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $209,000
- Household income
- $67,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 35.9
Green Valley is a town of 1,026 people in Shawano County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $209,000, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks quieter than 85% of Wisconsin towns, better for a vacation home than 85% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 77% of Wisconsin towns.
How Green Valley ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Green Valley is worth $209,000, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $67,000, which is more affordable than 55% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $879 a month. 82.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Green Valley | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,000 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $879 | $951 |
| Median household income | $67,000 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 82.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.2% | — |
Who lives in Green Valley
| People | Green Valley | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 14.7% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 89.1% |
Weather in Green Valley
July highs average 78.8°F and January lows 5.1°F. About 32.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.8 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 177 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green Valley since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 16, 1979 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 23, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 3.25 inches on July 1, 2006.
Severe weather in Shawano County since 1996
Shawano County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Shawano County
Shawano County had 12,343 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,528 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Green Valley itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Towns near Green Valley
- Washington, WI4.3 mi · 1,965 people · home $208,000
- Gillett, WI5.1 mi · 1,289 people · home $118,200
- Gillett, WI5.6 mi · 989 people · home $203,100
- Cecil, WI6.3 mi · 529 people · home $250,000
- Angelica, WI6.4 mi · 1,822 people · home $260,700
- Morgan, WI7.2 mi · 985 people · home $289,700
- Underhill, WI7.7 mi · 864 people · home $165,700
- Hartland, WI8.3 mi · 824 people · home $249,300
Green Valley questions
Is Green Valley, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Green Valley scores better for retirees than 39% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 85%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Green Valley?
The median owner-occupied home in Green Valley is valued at $209,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,000, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $879 a month.
What is the weather like in Green Valley?
July highs average 78.8°F and January lows 5.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.1 inches of precipitation a year and 51.8 inches of snow.
Does Green Valley get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green Valley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 16, 1979. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)