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Greenwood Township

Greenwood Township

$319,116 Average Value

What it’s like living in Greenwood Township

Living in Greenwood Township, you can expect a truly rural life, with open stretches of farms and fields, quiet backroads and spacious yards, free from any city commotion. The township with fewer than 1,400 people feels private and secluded. Still, the area is more connected to the outside world than it may seem, thanks to a few commutable cities, reliable utilities and nearby necessities.

Housing styles in the area and what they cost

There's a mix of housing styles in town, including manufactured homes, early-1900s builds and modern designs. One constant across all styles, however, is plenty of land to spread out on. Most homes have at least an acre, while others have more than 50. "People come here for the land. Your windows don't open right up to your neighbor's windows," says Eric Raymo, a Realtor with eXp Realty. "Anybody that's a hunter, the land brings them up this way. Especially if they can hunt on their own property," he says. You can also build outbuildings and farm your land with the right permits or lease it to local farmers and loggers. Recently, plots of land ranging from 5 to 30 acres have sold for well below $100,000, up to the high $200,000s. Manufactured homes, early-1900s cottages and farmhouses range from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$300,000s. Only a few New Traditional homes have been built in the past 30 years, and they range from the mid-$300,000s to the mid-$400,000s.

Which companies provide services and utilities to the area

For those not used to country living, it's natural to wonder where necessities like water, energy and internet may come from. In Greenwood Township, residents receive services from a few providers:

  • DTE Energy, a Detroit-based energy company, has an energy center right in town that supplies electricity to locals.
  • SEMCO Energy Gas Company, headquartered in Port Huron, provides gas lines to most of the township.
  • Frontier is the choice telephone service and internet provider in the area that relies on fiber-optic cables.
  • Marcotte Disposal picks up garbage throughout the township on Thursdays.
All homes require private water wells and septic systems. Rules, regulations, and permits are issued by the county, but maintenance, testing and pumping are the property owner's responsibility.

Commuting from Greenwood Township to city jobs and nearby amenities

Working from home in Greenwood Township is possible with high-speed internet. Those working in a nearby city can expect a 30-minute to hour-long commute. Interstate 69 is a few miles south and heads west to Imlay City and Lapeer, while Port Huron is to the east. Detroit is just over an hour south.

A convenience store, a few churches and farmstands are in the community. For grocery trips and retail shopping, you'll have to venture elsewhere. "Everyone goes to Yale for groceries," Raymo says. "There are a few restaurants there, too."

Who lives in the community, and where they can hang out

Greenwood Township has many long-term residents, including those whose families have been in the area for generations. Still, the community sees a few newcomers each year. "There's a good mix of people who were born and raised there, then came back," Raymo says. "Then there are people who moved there from counties closer to the cities for more privacy and land." While you might feel far from activity living in Greenwood, you're less than a 30-minute drive from the events, community organizations and holiday festivals in Port Huron. "If you want to be involved, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved," Raymo says. "But, if you just want to stay out in the woods or on your land, no one is going to bother you or find it odd."

Yale Public Schools is highly rated and provides transportation

Michigan offers a school choice program, and children can attend public schools in any participating district. Still, most parents have their kids attend Yale Public Schools, the local district, because it's highly rated. Transportation is provided for all students within the boundaries.

Heather Haggerty
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Heather Haggerty

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Schools

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
1,392
Median Age
45
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$71,110
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$87,208

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
19%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
22''

Area Factors

Somewhat friendly

Bike Score®®

20 / 100

Not friendly

Walk Score®®

0 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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