At a Glance
Median Income
$36,297
$22,823 per capita
Home Value
$100,800
Zillow: $53,407
Median Rent
$824/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
22.5% smoking rate
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
3.1 / 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 $36,297 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,823. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 350 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenville is $100,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $53,407. Median rent is $824/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
20.2% of adults in Greenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population28,833
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,072/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,297
Per Capita$22,823
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$372M
Avg Weekly Wage$835
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,800
Rent$824
Ownership51.0%
Zillow$53,407
Housing Units14,041
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death16,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation126 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute18 min
Broadband56.3%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Greenville was founded in 1824.
The median home in Greenville was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.556 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.