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Greenville, Michigan

Introduction to Greenville, Michigan

Greenville, Michigan, in Montcalm county, is 25 miles NE of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 126 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city has a population of 7,935.

Greenville History

The area, which is now known as Greenville, was originally home to Native Americans of the Odawa Tribe. John Green, who settled in in 1844, founded the community. The area was initially named "Green's Village" in his honor. He also built a saw mill on the Flat River which eventually led to an influx of settlers. Many of the settlers were of Danish origin. The first post office was established on January 20, 1848, and Greenville was incorporated as a village in 1867. In 1871, it was reincorporated as a city.

Greenville and Nearby Attractions

  • Gerald R. Ford Museum
  • Public Museum of Grand Rapids
  • Battle Creek Sanitarium
  • Chief Hazy Cloud County Park
  • Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park
  • John Ball Zoo

Things To Do In Greenville

The city of Greenville offers easy access to numerous museums including the Gerald R. Ford Museum, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and the Public Museum of Grand Rapids. Opportunities to play golf are available at the Glenkerry Golf Course, Greenville Country Club, Candlestone Inn Golf and Resort, and Double R Ranch Resort & Golf. Chief Hazy Cloud County Park, which covers more than 20 acres, is a popular fishing spot. Various recreational opportunities are available at the Ionia State Recreation Area, and Fallassburg County Park. Other popular attractions nearby include the John Ball Zoo, the Potter Park Zoo, the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, and the Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park.

Greenville Transportation

The nearest major airport is the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Greenville Higher Education

Calvin College, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids Community College, and Ferris State University are some of the colleges close to Greenville.

Comparative Profile of Greenville, MI

Comparing Greenville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men43
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults35
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime32

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