At a Glance
Median Income
$46,664
$29,358 per capita
Home Value
$147,200
Zillow: $205,027
Median Rent
$710/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21.4% 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+
3.5 / 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 $46,664 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,358. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,354 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenville is $147,200 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,027. Median rent is $710/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
15.9% of adults in Greenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12,748
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,917/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,664
Per Capita$29,358
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$3,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,200
Rent$710
Ownership52.8%
Zillow$205,027
Housing Units6,221
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,154/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation1,008 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Greenville was founded in 1795.
The median home in Greenville was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.