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Greenville.
About
Life in Greenville
If you're considering Greenville, you're looking at a mid-sized Northeast Texas city that's close enough to Dallas for commuting but far enough to feel genuinely separate. The economy is solid—L3Harris provides stable defense contractor jobs, unemployment sits at 4.1%, and median household income is around $63k. You'll find reasonable housing costs with median home values around $219k and rent averaging $1,311 monthly, which is affordable for the region.
Greenville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Foreign-Born
10.9%
Broadband Internet
86.5%
of households
Population Growth
+31.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.9% 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 (61.2%), and 18.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.7%
of residents
65 and Older
17.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.8%
of households
Married Couples
42.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
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 7% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Greenville
In Greenville, rent runs 7% below the TX average, and home values are 23% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,099
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $238,270 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Greenville
Unemployment in Greenville is close to the TX 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
Commute24.7 min avg
How Greenville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Greenville, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 47 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 56 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M 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 30% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Greenville runs 30% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
230.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,225.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Greenville Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
82.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hunt County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hunt County, which includes Greenville, the most common type is heat, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Heat | $77,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Heat | $60,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | Heat | $572,000 |
| 2022 | 22 | Drought | $27,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Heat | $2,000 |
| 2020 | 13 | Heat | $1,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $326,500 |
| 2018 | 4 | Winter Weather | 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
Hunt County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hunt County, which includes Greenville, is typically good — 332 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
332
per year
Moderate Days
29
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hunt County, county-wide
Climate96°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Greenville has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
97
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
50
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
75
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 33°F | 3.16" |
| Feb | 62°F | 37°F | 3.46" |
| Mar | 69°F | 44°F | 4.42" |
| Apr | 77°F | 52°F | 4.12" |
| May | 85°F | 62°F | 5.79" |
| Jun | 93°F | 70°F | 4.16" |
| Jul | 97°F | 74°F | 3.15" |
| Aug | 98°F | 73°F | 2.39" |
| Sep | 91°F | 66°F | 3.84" |
| Oct | 81°F | 54°F | 4.96" |
| Nov | 68°F | 43°F | 3.58" |
| Dec | 60°F | 36°F | 3.98" |
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
16.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Hunt Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Glen Oaks Hospital
Psychiatric · 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.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Greenville
Greenville's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Greenville
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Greenville
W Walworth Harrison Public Library
1 Lou Finney Blvd, 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, Texas affordable?⌄
Greenville's median rent is $1,311/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $62,781/year. Median home value is $219,400.
Is Greenville, Texas safe?⌄
Greenville's violent crime rate was 230 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1226 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Greenville, Texas?⌄
Greenville has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Greenville, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Greenville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,311/month and median household income is $62,781/year. The median home value is $219,400. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Greenville, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Greenville is 25 minutes, which is about 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