At a Glance
Median Income
$94,567
$48,373 per capita
Home Value
$390,900
Zillow: $439,251
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
131/100K
1,971/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
271 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+
3.6 / 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 $94,567 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,373. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 24,426 business establishments, including 1,793 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenville is $390,900 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,251. Median rent is $1,110/month, with 36.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Greenville reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,971/100K.
Education
38.0% of adults in Greenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population8,586
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density1,544/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,567
Per Capita$48,373
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$46,727M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,324
Housing
A
Home Value$390,900
Rent$1,110
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$439,251
Housing Units3,740
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent131/100K
Property1,971/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,036/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation246 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed261 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries39
Did You Know?
The median home in Greenville was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 261 Mbps.
There are 1,793 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
All Countries
