Greenville

Greenville, North Carolina Overview

Greenville scores 45.6/100 overall (C), ranking #14 of 20 cities in North Carolina — below the state composite of 53.7. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 81/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 14/100.

Income & Employment in Greenville

Greenville’s median income of $51,628 is 23% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1.4% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%.

Safety in Greenville

With a violent crime rate of 549.7 per 100,000, Greenville exceeds the North Carolina average of 380. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 3211.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Greenville

Greenville has a cost of living index of 91.6 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $213,100. Median monthly rent is $983. Renters spend 22.8% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Greenville

The adult obesity rate in Greenville is 39.1%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11%. Residents report an average of 19.3 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. North Carolina ranks #32 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Greenville

Greenville has a high school graduation rate of 86%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. Per-pupil spending is $12,315. The city has 22 public schools serving 13,379 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Greenville

Greenville enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 57.6°F. Summers average 74.7°F. Winters average 41.3°F. Annual precipitation is 44.6 inches. The average commute of 16.1 minutes is notably short.

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