About

Life in Greenville

Greenville is a community of 12,911 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $117,977, median rent runs about $1,219 per month, and median home values are around $357,400. The average commute is 20.1 minutes.

Greenville at a Glance

Population, income, housing and more

Median Age

39.4 yrs

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Foreign-Born

3.1%

Broadband Internet

93.7%

of households

Population Growth

+5.5%

recent change · Census Bureau

Median household income

Greenville$117,977
Wisconsin avg$77,485
US$80,734

Demographics3.1% 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 (23.6%), and 1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.

Under 18

28.4%

of residents

65 and Older

14.2%

of residents

Households with Kids

38.0%

anyone under 18

Living Alone

13.8%

of households

Married Couples

74.7%

of households

Avg Household Size

2.75

people

Race & Ethnicity

White91.3%
Asian3.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Two or more races2.3%
Black0.6%

Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic

Top countries of origin (foreign-born)

India23.6%
Mexico17.1%
Brazil10.9%
Thailand7.4%
Jamaica7.4%
Guatemala5.5%
Ethiopia5.0%
Laos5.0%
Croatia3.5%
England3.0%

Languages Spoken at Home

English only96.7%
Spanish1.6%
Other Indo-European0.9%
Other Asian/Pacific0.5%
German/Germanic0.2%
Russian/Slavic0.1%

Cost of Livingrent 12% above WI average

Rent, home values, and income in Greenville

In Greenville, rent runs 12% above the WI average, and home values are 34% above the WI average.

Median rent (per month)

Greenville$1,214
Wisconsin avg$1,087
US$1,413

Median home value

Greenville$357,400
Wisconsin avg$266,500
US$332,700

Rent Burdened

45.8%

spending 30%+ of income on rent

Severely Rent Burdened

9.0%

spending 50%+

Cost of Living Index

92.4

metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100

Median Property Tax

$4,523

per year, owner-occupied homes

Homeowners

91.1%

of occupied homes are owned

Typical Home Built

2001

median year built

Vacant Homes

0.4%

of housing units

Home Value Trend

$380,175
$474,447
202120222023202420252026

Latest: $474,447 (September 2026)

Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI

Unemployment in Greenville

Unemployment in Outagamie County, which includes Greenville, is close to the WI average.

Unemployment rate

Greenville2.9%
Wisconsin avg3.2%
US4.3%

Greenville: Outagamie County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average

Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend

3.4%
3%
2.8%
2.8%
5.6%
3.1%
2.4%
2.4%
2.6%
2.9%
2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Outagamie County (county-wide) · Annual averages

What Greenville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry

Manufacturing24.7%
Education & health care19.6%
Professional & business services9.5%
Construction8.0%
Retail7.9%
Finance & real estate7.3%
Transportation & utilities5.6%
Other services2.7%

City residents, wherever they work

Commute19.8 min avg

How Greenville residents get to work, and the nearest airports

In Greenville, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.

How People Get to Work

Drive alone76.8%
Carpool4.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.1%
Work from home17.4%
Other0.5%

Commute Time Distribution

Under 15 min39.4%
15–29 min45.3%
30–44 min9.2%
45–59 min3.0%
60+ min3.1%

Nearest airports · with airline service

  • Appleton International Airport (ATW)

    Small hub629k passengers boarded in 2025

    4 mi
  • General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

    Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025

    99 mi

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 86% below national average

Crime rates for 2025

Violent crime in the area policed by the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office, which covers Greenville, runs 86% below the national average.

Violent Crime Rate

46.8

per 100,000 residents

Below average (329 national, 2025)

Property Crime Rate

333.8

per 100,000 residents

Below average (1,552 national, 2025)

Policed by Outagamie County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)

Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025

Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes

FEMA National Risk Index

Relatively Low

79.7 / 100

Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).

Cold wave · HighLightning · HighHail · ModerateInland flooding · ModerateStrong wind · Moderate

Outagamie County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025

In Outagamie County, which includes Greenville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.

Most common events:

Thunderstorm WindWinter StormHailHeavy SnowCold/Wind Chill

Storm events by year

YearEventsTop TypeProperty Damage
20259Thunderstorm WindNone reported
20249Winter Storm$579,000
20239DroughtNone reported
20228HailNone reported
202110HailNone reported
20204Thunderstorm Wind$35,000
201914Thunderstorm Wind$157,500
201811Thunderstorm Wind$263,000

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

Outagamie County, county-wide

Air Quality38 median AQI — Good

Days by air quality category (2025)

Air quality in Outagamie County, which includes Greenville, is typically good — 264 good-air days per year.

Median AQI

38

Good Days

264

per year

Moderate Days

92

per year

Unhealthy Days

6

per year

Outagamie County, county-wide

Climate79°F summers, 13°F winters

30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation

Greenville has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 13°F).

Spring (Mar–May)

54°/34°F

avg high / low

Summer (Jun–Aug)

79°/59°F

avg high / low

Fall (Sep–Nov)

58°/39°F

avg high / low

Winter (Dec–Feb)

28°/13°F

avg high / low

Annual Precipitation

33.2"

Annual Snowfall

49.4"

Hot Days/Year

6

days above 90°F

Freeze Days/Year

157

days below 32°F

Rainy Days/Year

123

Average month

High °FLow °FPrecip (in)
0°20°40°60°80°5"Jan: 1.36" precipitationFeb: 1.13" precipitationMar: 1.92" precipitationApr: 3.24" precipitationMay: 3.64" precipitationJun: 4.65" precipitationJul: 3.78" precipitationAug: 3.58" precipitationSep: 3.18" precipitationOct: 2.84" precipitationNov: 2.07" precipitationDec: 1.76" precipitation10°JJan: high 25°F, low 10°FFFeb: high 29°F, low 12°FMMar: high 41°F, low 22°FAApr: high 54°F, low 34°FMMay: high 67°F, low 46°FJJun: high 77°F, low 57°F82°JJul: high 82°F, low 61°FAAug: high 79°F, low 60°FSSep: high 72°F, low 51°FOOct: high 58°F, low 39°FNNov: high 43°F, low 28°FDDec: high 31°F, low 17°F
Show month-by-month table ↓
MonthHighLowPrecip
Jan25°F10°F1.36"
Feb29°F12°F1.13"
Mar41°F22°F1.92"
Apr54°F34°F3.24"
May67°F46°F3.64"
Jun77°F57°F4.65"
Jul82°F61°F3.78"
Aug79°F60°F3.58"
Sep72°F51°F3.18"
Oct58°F39°F2.84"
Nov43°F28°F2.07"
Dec31°F17°F1.76"

Healthcare

Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Greenville

Uninsured

2.0%

of residents

No hospitals inside Greenville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles

Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc.

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Appleton

Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Appleton

Thedacare Regional Med Ctr - Neenah

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Neenah

Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.

Education13.8:1 student/teacher ratio

Schools and degree attainment in Greenville

Greenville's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 43.2% 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

43.2%

adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

National avg 16:1

Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year

Colleges Near Greenville (within 15 miles)

Lawrence University

8.1 mi away

Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,396 students · in-state tuition $58,794 · 78% graduate · median earnings $59,025 (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: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 54 mi

Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Greenville

Greenville has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (54 mi away).

Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

54 mi away

Cities Near Greenville

The closest cities within 60 miles

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Greenville FAQ

Is Greenville, Wisconsin affordable?⌄

Greenville's median rent is $1,214/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $117,977/year. Median home value is $357,400.

Is Greenville, Wisconsin safe?⌄

Greenville is policed by the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 47 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 334 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.

What is the job market like in Greenville, Wisconsin?⌄

Outagamie County, which includes Greenville, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.

What is the cost of living in Greenville, Wisconsin?⌄

The cost of living in Greenville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,214/month and median household income is $117,977/year. The median home value is $357,400. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

How is the commute in Greenville, Wisconsin?⌄

The average commute in Greenville is 20 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