Greenbush is a small town of 677 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $55,625
and a 0.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greenbush stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Greenbush is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Greenbush city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.5
Greenbush's overall cost of living index is 87.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greenbush costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greenbush, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$475
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Greenbush's violent crime rate is 158.3 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
158.3 /100k
Property Crime
316.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greenbush is served primarily by Greenbush Middle River Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greenbush, MN
National Avg
School District
Greenbush Middle River Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greenbush sees average highs of 15.8°F in January
and 80.6°F in July,
with 24.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.6 inches of snow per year.
Greenbush's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greenbush roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,700 and median rent is $475/month.
Greenbush's violent crime rate is 158.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 316.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greenbush are operated by Greenbush Middle River Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greenbush, MN has a population of 677, a median household income of $55,625, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Greenbush averages 15.8°F in January and 80.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.4 inches
with about 43.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greenbush, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56726.
The population of Greenbush, Minnesota is 677 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greenbush: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $98,700, median household income $55,625, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greenbush side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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