At a Glance
Median Income
$51,516
$31,325 per capita
Home Value
$210,700
Zillow: $248,513
Median Rent
$680/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
258/100K
1,903/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
20.2% smoking rate
How Greeneville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greeneville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greeneville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Greeneville residents earn a median household income of $51,516 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,325. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,573 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greeneville is $210,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,513. Median rent is $680/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Greeneville reports 258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,903/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Greeneville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greeneville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population15,531
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density914/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,516
Per Capita$31,325
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$3,396M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A
Home Value$210,700
Rent$680
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$248,513
Housing Units6,867
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent258/100K
Property1,903/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,932/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation1,594 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Greeneville was founded in 1783.
The median home in Greeneville was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.