Greenville, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hunt County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
29,936 Population 927/sq mi density
$63,574 Median Income $29,654 per capita
$197,400 Home Value $242,552 Zillow
$1,274 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
210 Violent Crime/100K 1,200 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$63,574 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,400 home value, $1,274/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Greenville, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,574
15% below
$29,654 per capita
Home Value
$197,400
30% below
Zillow: $242,552
Median Rent
$1,274/mo
10% above
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
210/100K
45% below
1,200/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
70%
Rent
110%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greenville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $63,574 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,654. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greenville is $197,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,552. Median rent is $1,274/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Greenville reports 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,200/100K. The murder rate is 5.8/100K.

Education

21.4% of adults in Greenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greenville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population29,936
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density927/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,574
Per Capita$29,654
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$6,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,400
Rent$1,274
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$242,552
Housing Units12,228
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent210/100K
Property1,200/100K
Murder5.8/100K
Assault114/100K
Burglary116/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,489/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation567 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Greenville was founded in 1846.
The median home in Greenville was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.