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Greenwood, MN
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Population
699
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,948
ZIP codes
0
Greenwood and its ZIP codes
Greenwood at a glance
- Greenwood is about 27 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $215,278, about 2.4 times the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,240,400 (about 3.8 times the Minnesota figure) and median rent is $1,885 a month.
Local data for Greenwood, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greenwood, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$215,278
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$1,240,400
Median rent
$1,885/mo
Homeownership
89.8%
Bachelor's or higher
80.6%
Median age
48.7
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (184), Swedish Americans (177), German Americans (139).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hennepin County. PPP loans are for Greenwood.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$92,294
919,062 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$100,352
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173B
FY 2026, $134,694 per person
How people get to work
Greenwood, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone33.9%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home54.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenwood, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,221
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
882
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 6°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greenwood, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.6%
U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Cities near Greenwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ExcelsiorCity | 0.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Tonka BayCity | 1.5 mi | 0.9 |
| DeephavenCity | 2 mi | 2.3 |
| Village of Minnetonka BeachCity | 2.3 mi | 0.5 |
| ShorewoodCity | 3.3 mi | 5.3 |
| WoodlandCity | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| OronoCity | 3.5 mi | 15.9 |
| Spring ParkCity | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| WayzataCity | 4.2 mi | 3.1 |
| ChanhassenCity | 4.8 mi | 20.4 |
| MinnetonkaCity | 4.8 mi | 26.9 |
| Long LakeCity | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| MoundCity | 5.5 mi | 2.9 |
| VictoriaCity | 6.2 mi | 9.1 |
| Eden PrairieCity | 6.7 mi | 32.5 |
| ChaskaCity | 7.2 mi | 17.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenwood, MN in?
- Greenwood is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Greenwood, MN?
- About 699 people live in Greenwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenwood?
- Nearby places include Excelsior (0.7 mi), Tonka Bay (1.5 mi), Deephaven (2 mi), Village of Minnetonka Beach (2.3 mi), Shorewood (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023