Greenville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pitt County County
Greenville, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Greenville a Good Place to Live?
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 9.0% (150% 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 $237,040. 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 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,950/100K. The murder rate is 9.9/100K.
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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.