Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Greenville is a small city in Michigan with a population of 8,897. Residents earn $55,477 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Greenville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include 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 $55,477, 26% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Greenville is $160,600, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $899 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Greenville is below the national average at 331 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,361 per 100,000, 71% above the national average.
16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Greenville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches, including 72.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 93.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,477 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,849 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $909 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,319 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,086 |
| County GDP | $2,158M |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Healthcare | 122 |
| Retail | 201 |
| Manufacturing | 74 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,619 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.88% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $160,600 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $259,775 |
| Median List Price | $280,000 |
| Median List Price | $280,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $175 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.3% |
| Price Drops | 63.6% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $899 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,619 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.88% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 122 |
| Total Violent | 331.4/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 118.4/100K |
| Robbery | 35.5/100K |
| Assault | 177.5/100K |
| Total Property | 3,361.3/100K |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 615.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,663.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 82.9/100K |
| Arson | 47.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.7 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 72.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1796°N, 85.2540°W |
| County FIPS | 26117 |
Winner: Republican by 39 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.2% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,403/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 122 |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Retail Stores | 201 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |