At a Glance
Median Income
$34,659
$25,643 per capita
Home Value
$98,500
Zillow: $82,969
Median Rent
$743/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
21.7% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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 $34,659 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,643. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 820 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Greenwood is $98,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $82,969. Median rent is $743/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
23.5% of adults in Greenwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenwood has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,983
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,133/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$34,659
Per Capita$25,643
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$1,453M
Avg Weekly Wage$838
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,500
Rent$743
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$82,969
Housing Units6,776
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes18.4%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death21,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain51.8 in/yr
Elevation127 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute20 min
Broadband61.2%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Greenwood was founded in 1830.
The median home in Greenwood was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.573 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.