Greenville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Montcalm County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,897 Population 1,403/sq mi density
$55,477 Median Income $28,849 per capita
$160,600 Home Value $274,167 Zillow
$899 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
442 Violent Crime/100K 2,509 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,477 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,600 home value, $899/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
442 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Greenville, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,477
26% below
$28,849 per capita
Home Value
$160,600
43% below
Zillow: $274,167
Median Rent
$899/mo
23% below
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
442/100K
16% above
2,509/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
52% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°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
74%
Home Value
57%
Rent
77%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
116%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greenville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
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 6.1% (69% above 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 $274,167. 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 442 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,509/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,897
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,403/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,477
Per Capita$28,849
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$909

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,600
Rent$899
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$274,167
Housing Units3,747
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent442/100K
Property2,509/100K

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
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.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.