At a Glance
Median Income
$60,540
$47,044 per capita
Home Value
$227,500
Zillow: $234,941
Median Rent
$576/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
255/100K
2,451/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Greenwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greenwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greenwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Greenwood residents earn a median household income of $60,540 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,044. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,917 business establishments, including 523 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenwood is $227,500 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,941. Median rent is $576/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Greenwood reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,451/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in Greenwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenwood has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,123
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,540
Per Capita$47,044
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$17,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$227,500
Rent$576
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$234,941
Housing Units1,488
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent255/100K
Property2,451/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault255/100K
Burglary478/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death14,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation328 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Greenwood was founded in 1839.
The median home in Greenwood was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 523 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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