At a Glance
Median Income
$55,477
$28,849 per capita
Home Value
$160,600
Zillow: $259,775
Median Rent
$899/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
343/100K
3,682/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
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 $55,477 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,849. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,086 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenville is $160,600 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,775. Median rent is $899/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Greenville reports 343 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,682/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Greenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population8,897
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,403/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,477
Per Capita$28,849
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,600
Rent$899
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$259,775
Housing Units3,747
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent343/100K
Property3,682/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault225/100K
Burglary391/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation840 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Greenville was founded in 1844.
The median home in Greenville was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.