At a Glance
Median Income
$63,574
$29,654 per capita
Home Value
$197,400
Zillow: $239,686
Median Rent
$1,274/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
2,219/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 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
3.1 / 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 4.0% (11% 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 $239,686. 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 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,219/100K. The murder rate is 7.0/100K.
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population29,936
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density927/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,574
Per Capita$29,654
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$6,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,400
Rent$1,274
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$239,686
Housing Units12,228
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent269/100K
Property2,219/100K
Murder7.0/100K
Assault157/100K
Burglary356/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,489/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI42 (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.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.