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Greenville.
About
Life in Greenville
Greenville is a community of 12,748 people in Ohio. The median household income is $47,237, median rent runs about $765 per month, and median home values are around $157,800. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Greenville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Foreign-Born
1.0%
Broadband Internet
83.9%
of households
Population Growth
-0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Greenville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Greenville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (83.7%), and 0.9% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.3%
of residents
65 and Older
23.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
45.5%
of households
Married Couples
34.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.05
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 26% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Greenville
In Greenville, rent runs 26% below the OH average, and home values are 27% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.5%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,331
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $204,311 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Greenville
Unemployment in Darke County, which includes Greenville, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Greenville: Darke County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Darke County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Greenville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.3 min avg
How Greenville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Greenville, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Small hub638k passengers boarded in 2025
- 73 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M 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 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2023
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2023. It's compared with the national rate for 2023.
Violent crime in Greenville runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
126.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (386 national, 2023)
Property Crime Rate
851.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,951 national, 2023)
Greenville Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
52.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Darke County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Darke County, which includes Greenville, the most common type is winter weather, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,250 |
| 2024 | 10 | Winter Weather | $1.0M |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $81,000 |
| 2022 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $277,100 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $36,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Winter Weather | $14,100 |
| 2019 | 23 | Winter Weather | $717,000 |
| 2018 | 15 | Winter Weather | $16,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Darke County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Miami County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 21 miles from Greenville) is typically good — 202 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
202
per year
Moderate Days
37
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Miami County, OH (21 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Greenville has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Annual Snowfall
26.0"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
126
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 2.84" |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 2.23" |
| Mar | 50°F | 30°F | 3.23" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.18" |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 4.31" |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.42" |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.95" |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 3.40" |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 2.75" |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 2.90" |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.17" |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 2.88" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Greenville
Greenville has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.5%
of residents
Wayne Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Greenville
Greenville's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Greenville
Greenville has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
35 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
47 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
68 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Greenville
Greenville Public Library
520 Sycamore St., Greenville
Cities Near Greenville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Greenville FAQ
Is Greenville, Ohio affordable?⌄
Greenville's median rent is $765/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $47,237/year. Median home value is $157,800.
Is Greenville, Ohio safe?⌄
Greenville's violent crime rate was 126 per 100,000 residents in 2023, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 386/100k that year. Property crime rate is 852 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Greenville, Ohio?⌄
Darke County, which includes Greenville, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Greenville, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Greenville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $765/month and median household income is $47,237/year. The median home value is $157,800. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Greenville, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Greenville is 17 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