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Greenland, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ontonagon County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
116 Population 283/sq mi density
$43,958 Median Income $22,111 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $129,205 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
175 Violent Crime/100K 764 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,958 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Greenland, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,958
42% below
$22,111 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
80% below
Zillow: $129,205
Violent Crime
175/100K
54% below
764/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Greenland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Greenland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
20%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
181%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greenland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greenland residents earn a median household income of $43,958 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,111. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 191 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greenland is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,205. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Greenland reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 764/100K.

Education

3.1% of adults in Greenland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greenland has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population116
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density283/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,958
Per Capita$22,111
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$685

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$129,205
Housing Units92
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent175/100K
Property764/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,371/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,168 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Broadband57.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Greenland was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.