Living in Greenland, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greenland · Census data 2020–2024
Greenland has 76 residents with a median age of 64.5. The median household income is $42,500 (42% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $60,000.
Greenland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Greenland at a glance
- Population
- 76
- Median age
- 64.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $42,500State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $60,000State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Greenland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 15.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Greenland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greenland the median home value is $60,000, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Greenland median household income
The median household income in Greenland is $42,500 and the income per person is $24,392. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Greenland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 69
- Owner-occupied
- 95.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.2%
- Vacant
- 30.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 1.58
30.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Greenland has many vacation and second homes.
Greenland demographics
- Population
- 76
- Median age
- 64.5
- Under 18
- 5.3%
- 65 and older
- 48.7%
- Households
- 48
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greenland ›
Education in Greenland
7.4% of adults 25 and older in Greenland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greenland
- Unemployment rate
- 15.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.8%
Greenland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland | 76 | $42,500 | $60,000 | — |
| Mass City | 299 | $74,313 | $84,200 | — |
| Rockland | 246 | $44,375 | $59,600 | — |
| Ontonagon | 1,355 | $50,164 | $105,200 | $538 |
| Bruce Crossing | 257 | $74,583 | $106,400 | — |
| Ewen | 281 | $60,625 | $77,500 | — |
| White Pine | 369 | $39,861 | $59,500 | — |
| Bergland | 138 | $44,375 | $85,600 | $708 |
| Painesdale | 416 | $63,750 | $92,800 | — |
More for people moving to Greenland
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What is the median household income in Greenland, MI?
The median household income in Greenland is $42,500, 42% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Greenland?
The median home value in Greenland is $60,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Greenland, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.2%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Greenland?
The median age in Greenland is 64.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Greenland?
The average commute to work in Greenland is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greenland?
The unemployment rate in Greenland is 15.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greenland?
7.4% of adults in Greenland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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