At a Glance
Median Income
$48,295
$22,605 per capita
Home Value
$84,300
Zillow: $224,509
Median Rent
$882/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
20.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greenville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Greenville residents earn a median household income of $48,295 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,605. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 415 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenville is $84,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,509. Median rent is $882/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
7.4% of adults in Greenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,330
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$48,295
Per Capita$22,605
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$913M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,300
Rent$882
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$224,509
Housing Units497
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death15,063/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain50.7 in/yr
Elevation831 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Greenville was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.