Greenland, AR

Greenland, Arkansas

Greenland, Arkansas, in Washington county, is 4 miles S of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 102 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is located in the Fayetteville - Springdale - Rogers metropolitan area. Greenland has a population of 907.

The People and Families of Greenland

In Greenland, about 63% of adults are married. Lots of Greenland people are married off. Large households are normal in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenland had a median family income of $41,875. People in Greenland generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Greenland than most places. The city enjoys an educated population.

Greenland Housing

Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in Greenland. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Greenland, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Greenland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 15%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 15%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Greenland, AR

Comparing Greenland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Greenland Almanac

Greenland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Greenland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Greenland High Schools (2004)

GREENLAND HIGH SCHOOL
30 N. SANDY
479-521-2308
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 247 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

AR SCH FOR INFO SYS & TECHNOLOGY
30 N. SANDY
479-521-2308
A charter school.
Serves 48 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 48

Greenland Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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