At a Glance
Median Income
$53,508
$34,901 per capita
Home Value
$149,400
Zillow: $180,473
Median Rent
$679/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
660/100K
4,430/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Greene Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greene's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greene a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Greene residents earn a median household income of $53,508 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,901. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,376 business establishments, including 504 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greene is $149,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,473. Median rent is $679/month, with 25.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Greene reports 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,430/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in Greene hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greene has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,556
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,454/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,508
Per Capita$34,901
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$12,159M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,181
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,400
Rent$679
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$180,473
Housing Units827
Rent Burden25.1%
Crime
F
Violent660/100K
Property4,430/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,128/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation907 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Greene was founded in 1792.
The median home in Greene was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 504 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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