Greenville, SC
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Greenville, SC
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 $68,460 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,953. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,298 business establishments, including 1,400 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenville is $453,300 , 61% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,641. Median rent is $1,248/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Greenville reports 650 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,479/100K. The murder rate is 9.5/100K.
Education
55.0% of adults in Greenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% above the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.