Greenville is located near the southwest corner of Montcalm County in West Michigan. The Flat River meanders through Greenville and along Lafayette Street, the main thoroughfaire in the historic downtown area.

Quick Facts About Greenville, MI

  • Setting Greenville offers residents a plethora of outdoor recreation opportunities along with a truly “Main Street America” feel.
  • Climate and Weather Greenville gets about 35 inches of rain each year—just slightly less than the national average—and is above average for snowfall at nearly 75 inches annually. Greenville typically sees its biggest snowfalls in the months of December and January.
  • Population Greenville's population was about 8,400 according to the most recent U.S. Census. The median age of Greenville residents was 33.8 years. About 68 percent of those living in the city were age 21 or over.

Greenville, MI Community

  • When it comes to homes, the town of Greenville has something for nearly every taste and budget. Historic homes dating to the early 1900s dot tree-lined streets combine with new residential areas to give the city its quaint character. There are over 3,000 homes in the city, most of which are single-family dwellings.
  • Greenville has many apartments, downtown second-floor space and condominiums to complete its housing options.
  • Founded by John Green who settled in the area and constructed a sawmill in 1844, the town has a deep Danish heritage. Each year the residents hold a Danish heritage festival on the third weekend of August.
  • The Downtown Greenville Market is held every Saturday in June. Located at the corner of Lafayette and Washington in historic downtown Greenville, the market offers locally-grown produce, artisan crafts and live music.

Greenville's Schools and Education

  • Greenville Public Schools has served the Greenville community since 1845. The district is made up of four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. There is also an early childhood special education program and before and after school care. The district is part of the larger Montcalm Area Intermediate School District.
  • Greenville is home to several private and parochial schools.
  • Higher education institutions in the area include Montcalm Community College, Grand Valley State University and Grand Rapids Community College.

Greenville's Recreation and Culture

  • Greenville is a water sports, fishing and winter sports paradise. Located on the Flat River and near Baldwin Lake, Greenville has everything from boating and swimming in the summer to ice fishing in the winter. Greenville is also home to Tower Mountain Ski Hill, which offers the county’s only tow rope operated skiing and sledding and is free to the public.
  • Each August, Greenville celebrates its Danish heritage with the Danish Festival. This festival features authentic Danish food, a Hans Christian Andersen play, the Grand Dansk Parade. It's one of Michigan’s largest outdoor arts and crafts fairs.

Economics and Infrastructure

  • Top employers in and around Greenville include the Greenville Public School system, Spectrum Health and the Meijer Corporation.
  • Greenville residents have access to the Greenville Transit System, which includes both city routes and routes in and around Eureka Township. The Greenville Municipal Airport is located 2 miles south of Greenville.
  • Greenville residents spend on average about 25 minutes commuting to work from home, and most people drive their own cars. The city is an easy 30-minute drive to all the entertainment and shopping options in the Grand Rapids area and the 28th Street business corridor.

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$75,000
Property photo for 413 Creekview Drive, Greenville, MI
2 Bed 2 Bath 1,120 sq ft
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4 Bed 2 Bath 1,475 sq ft
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3 Bed 3 Bath 2,325 sq ft
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4 Bed 3 Bath 2,514 sq ft
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9142 Wabasis Pointe Drive NE, Greenville, MI

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$426,000
Property photo for 10881 Forest Valley Drive, Greenville, MI
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Property photo for 101 N Bower Street, Greenville, MI
2 Bed 1 Bath 1,319 sq ft
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101 N Bower Street, Greenville, MI

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