Greenbank is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Washington. With a population of 4,836 people and two associated neighborhoods, Greenbank is the 135th largest community in Washington.

Housing costs in Greenbank are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Washington.

Also of interest is that Greenbank has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Greenbank telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 29.42% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Greenbank is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates", which are people who are not only wealthy and employed in professional occupations, but highly educated to boot. Urban sophisticates have urbane tastes - whether they reside in a big or small city, a suburb, or a little town. Urban sophisticates support bookstores, quality clothing stores, enjoy luxury travel, and in big cities, they are truly the patrons of the arts, attending and supporting institutions such as opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre.

Greenbank is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Greenbank’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Greenbank is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.

Even though Greenbank is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly taxis for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.

If knowledge is power, Greenbank is a pretty powerful place. 50.82% of the adults in Greenbank have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Greenbank in 2018 was $57,139, which is wealthy relative to Washington and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $228,556 for a family of four. However, Greenbank contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Greenbank home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Greenbank residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Greenbank include German, English, Irish, Norwegian, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Greenbank is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.