Greenville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bond County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,159 Population 1,135/sq mi density
$52,727 Median Income $26,709 per capita
$119,800 Home Value $178,734 Zillow
$724 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
101 Violent Crime/100K 1,021 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,727 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $724/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Greenville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,727
30% below
$26,709 per capita
Home Value
$119,800
58% below
Zillow: $178,734
Median Rent
$724/mo
38% below
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
74% below
1,021/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°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
70%
Home Value
42%
Rent
62%
Poverty
151%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greenville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greenville residents earn a median household income of $52,727 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,709. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 320 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greenville is $119,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,734. Median rent is $724/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Greenville reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,021/100K.

Education

21.6% of adults in Greenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greenville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,159
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,135/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,727
Per Capita$26,709
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$781M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,800
Rent$724
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$178,734
Housing Units2,665
Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

F
Violent101/100K
Property1,021/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,670/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation575 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Greenville was founded in 1872.
The median home in Greenville was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.