Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Greenville is a small city in Illinois with a population of 7,159. Residents earn $52,727 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Greenville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Greenville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Greenville is $52,727, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 18.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Greenville is $119,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $724 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Greenville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,727 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,709 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,189 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 320 |
| County GDP | $781M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,025 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.19% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $119,800 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $167,844 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $109 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 85.1% |
| Price Drops | 20.8% |
| Inventory | 24 |
| Census Median Rent | $724 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,025 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.19% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,670/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.7 inches |
| 15% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 575 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8866°N, 89.3894°W |
| County FIPS | 17005 |
Winner: Republican by 44.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.6% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,135/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |