About Greenwood Township

As of 2012, Greenwood Township, which is located near the heart of McHenry County, has a population of about 14,000 people.

• Since 2000, Greenwood Township has had a population growth of 31.19 percent.

• The average home value in Greenwood Township is $180,000.

• Compared to the rest of the country, Greenwood Township's cost of living is 9.00% higher than the U.S. average.

• Greenwood Townships public schools spend $4,696 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 18 students per teacher in Greenwood township.

• The unemployment rate in Greenwood Township is 8.90 percent (U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is negative. Available jobs in Greenwood Township have decreased by 0.48 percent.

• Average commute time is 35 minutes. The national average is 28 minutes. 89% of residents living in Greenwood Township travel by car to their job.