Greenville, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Somerset County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
883 Population 215/sq mi density
$52,991 Median Income $39,193 per capita
$192,600 Home Value $339,997 Zillow
$660 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,991 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$192,600 home value, $660/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Greenville, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,991
29% below
$39,193 per capita
Home Value
$192,600
32% below
Zillow: $339,997
Median Rent
$660/mo
43% below
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
716/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°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
71%
Home Value
68%
Rent
57%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greenville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $52,991 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,193. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,574 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greenville is $192,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,997. Median rent is $660/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Greenville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 716/100K.

Education

24.2% of adults in Greenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greenville has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population883
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,991
Per Capita$39,193
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$2,439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,600
Rent$660
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$339,997
Housing Units766
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property716/100K

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,675/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation1,194 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Greenville was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.