At a Glance
Median Income
$68,460
$56,953 per capita
Home Value
$453,300
Zillow: $321,243
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
576/100K
4,017/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.0%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 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
3.3 / 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 $68,460 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,953. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below 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 $321,243. 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 576 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,017/100K. The murder rate is 5.7/100K.
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 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population71,755
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density2,368/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,460
Per Capita$56,953
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216
Housing
C+
Home Value$453,300
Rent$1,248
Ownership41.2%
Zillow$321,243
Housing Units37,113
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent576/100K
Property4,017/100K
Murder5.7/100K
Assault390/100K
Burglary504/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation971 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.0%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+21.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations78
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Greenville was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.
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