Greenville, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · New Castle County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,100 Population 1,107/sq mi density
$139,541 Median Income $114,320 per capita
$1,003,100 Home Value $238,576 Zillow
$1,584 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$139,541 median income, 4.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$1,003,100 home value, $1,584/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Greenville, DE

At a Glance

Median Income
$139,541
86% above
$114,320 per capita
Home Value
$1,003,100
256% above
Zillow: $238,576
Median Rent
$1,584/mo
36% above
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
82.7%
145% above
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
17% below
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Greenville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Greenville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
186%
Home Value
356%
Rent
136%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
245%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greenville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greenville residents earn a median household income of $139,541 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $114,320. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,696 business establishments, including 1,312 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greenville is $1,003,100 , 256% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,576. Median rent is $1,584/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

82.7% of adults in Greenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (145% above the national average). 99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greenville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,100
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density1,107/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born22.5%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$139,541
Per Capita$114,320
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$75,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545

Housing

C+
Home Value$1,003,100
Rent$1,584
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$238,576
Housing Units1,480
Rent Burden18.5%

Health

Obesity26.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,586/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation273 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+82.7%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+44.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Greenville was built in 1970.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
22.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 1,312 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.