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Greenville.
About
Life in Greenville
Greenville is a solid mid-sized city with genuine economic momentum—major employers like ECU and the hospital system provide stable jobs, and recent investments from solar panel and medical device manufacturers suggest continued growth. The median household income sits around $49,748, and housing is reasonably priced with median home values near $234,000 and rents around $1,007 monthly, making it more affordable than many regional alternatives. The trade-off is weather: summers are genuinely hot and humid, regularly hitting the 90s, and the city sits in a subtropical zone prone to heavy rain.
Greenville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
27.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
24.6%
Foreign-Born
5.0%
Broadband Internet
89.6%
of households
Population Growth
+8.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Greenville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Greenville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (10.3%), and 3.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.8%
of residents
65 and Older
11.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.7%
of households
Married Couples
23.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.14
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 18% below NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Greenville
In Greenville, rent runs 18% below the NC average, and home values are 19% below the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
88.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,202
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
32.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $236,340 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above NC average
Unemployment in Greenville
Unemployment in Greenville is 0.7 percentage points higher than the NC 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 (73%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV)
Regional airport · few flights41k passengers boarded in 2025
- 81 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M 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.
Safetyviolent crime 36% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Greenville runs 36% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
449
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,367.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Greenville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pitt County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pitt County, which includes Greenville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 9 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
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
Pitt County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pitt County, which includes Greenville, is typically good — 321 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
321
per year
Moderate Days
44
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Pitt County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Greenville has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.1"
Annual Snowfall
3.3"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
54
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
128
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 33°F | 3.91" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 3.35" |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 4.22" |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 3.81" |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 4.04" |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 4.36" |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 5.87" |
| Aug | 88°F | 70°F | 6.01" |
| Sep | 83°F | 64°F | 7.33" |
| Oct | 74°F | 52°F | 3.57" |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 3.42" |
| Dec | 56°F | 35°F | 3.55" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Greenville
Greenville has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
9.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Ecu Health Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Ecu Health Medical Center · 2100 Stantonsburg Rd
- Hospital campus: ECU Health Beaufort Hospital · 628 E 12th St, Washington
Walter B Jones Center Lakeside Psychiatric Hospita
Psychiatric
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Greenville
Greenville's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
19
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Greenville
Public · 4-year · 19,896 students · in-state tuition $7,438 · 66% graduate · median earnings $60,387 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cape Lookout National Seashore, 79 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Greenville
Greenville has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cape Lookout National Seashore (79 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cape Lookout National Seashore
National Seashore
79 mi awayMoores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
89 mi awayFort Raleigh National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayCape Hatteras National Seashore
National Seashore
98 mi awayWright Brothers National Memorial
National Memorial
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Greenville
Sheppard Memorial Library
530 S Evans St, Greenville
Carver Branch Library
618 W 14th Ave, Greenville
East Branch Library
2000 Cedar Ln, Greenville
Cities Near Greenville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Greenville FAQ
Is Greenville, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Greenville's median rent is $1,007/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $49,748/year. Median home value is $233,500.
Is Greenville, North Carolina safe?⌄
Greenville's violent crime rate was 449 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2368 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Greenville, North Carolina?⌄
Greenville has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Greenville, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Greenville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,007/month and median household income is $49,748/year. The median home value is $233,500. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Greenville, North Carolina?⌄
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