At a Glance
Median Income
$50,564
$33,057 per capita
Home Value
$213,100
Zillow: $232,934
Median Rent
$983/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
464/100K
3,012/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.3%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
305 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
3.1 / 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 $50,564 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,057. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,498 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenville is $213,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,934. Median rent is $983/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Greenville reports 464 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,012/100K. The murder rate is 5.3/100K.
Education
39.3% of adults in Greenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population88,540
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density2,309/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,564
Per Capita$33,057
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$12,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
Housing
A
Home Value$213,100
Rent$983
Ownership32.6%
Zillow$232,934
Housing Units43,368
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent464/100K
Property3,012/100K
Murder5.3/100K
Assault341/100K
Burglary441/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain51.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation56 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.3%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Greenville was founded in 1786.
The median home in Greenville was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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