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Living in
Greenville.
About
Life in Greenville
Greenville offers genuinely affordable housing and living costs compared to most U.S. cities—median rent sits around $872 per month and homes average $103,800—which can be appealing if budget is a priority. The city is predominantly African American (76%), and while there's cultural history here—it's been a filming location for major films and has music heritage—day-to-day life revolves around practical concerns rather than an active entertainment scene. The two casinos on Lake Ferguson bring some visitors, but they're not engines for broader economic growth.
Greenville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Foreign-Born
0.7%
Broadband Internet
49.6%
of households
Population Growth
-10.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics0.7% foreign-born, most often from Spain
Who lives in Greenville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Greenville, the largest foreign-born group is from Spain (41.1%), and 0.5% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
25.7%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
41.7%
of households
Married Couples
27.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% below MS average
Rent, home values, and income in Greenville
In Greenville, rent runs 9% below the MS average, and home values are 39% below the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,040
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
19.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $52,189 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.6 pts above MS average
Unemployment in Greenville
Unemployment in Greenville is 1.6 percentage points higher than the MS average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Greenville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.8 min avg
How Greenville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Greenville, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Mid Delta Regional Airport (GLH)
Regional airport · few flights7,243 passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
The FBI has no complete year of crime data between 2018 and 2025 for the Greenville Police Department, so there's no reliable local crime rate to show for Greenville.
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Washington County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Washington County, which includes Greenville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $260,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Hail | $148,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2022 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110,700 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $179,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $483,000 |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2018 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $345,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Washington County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bolivar County, MS (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 30 miles from Greenville) is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
101
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Bolivar County, MS (30 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Greenville has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.4"
Hot Days/Year
79
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
41
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
104
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 35°F | 4.49" |
| Feb | 58°F | 38°F | 4.72" |
| Mar | 66°F | 45°F | 4.71" |
| Apr | 75°F | 54°F | 5.01" |
| May | 83°F | 62°F | 3.79" |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 3.32" |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 3.18" |
| Aug | 92°F | 71°F | 2.83" |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 3.62" |
| Oct | 77°F | 53°F | 4.22" |
| Nov | 65°F | 42°F | 4.01" |
| Dec | 55°F | 37°F | 5.10" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Greenville
Greenville has 2 hospitals, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
10.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Delta Health System - the Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Allegiance Specialty Hospital of Greenville
Long-term
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Chicot Memorial Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 14.3 mi away · Lake Village
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Greenville
Greenville's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Arkansas Post National Memorial, 45 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Greenville
Greenville has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Arkansas Post National Memorial (45 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Arkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
45 mi awayPoverty Point National Monument
National Monument
55 mi awayEmmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
56 mi awayVicksburg National Military Park
National Military Park
72 mi awayMedgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Greenville
William Alexander Percy Memorial Library
341 Main Street, Greenville
Cities Near Greenville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Greenville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Greenville FAQ
Is Greenville, Mississippi affordable?⌄
Greenville's median rent is $872/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $40,083/year. Median home value is $103,800.
What is the job market like in Greenville, Mississippi?⌄
Greenville has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Greenville, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in Greenville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $872/month and median household income is $40,083/year. The median home value is $103,800. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Greenville, Mississippi?⌄
The average commute in Greenville is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from