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Greenville is a small town of 7,326 in Alabama, with a median household income of $39,087
and a 7.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greenville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Greenville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Greenville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.1
Greenville's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greenville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greenville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$728
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,087
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Greenville's violent crime rate is 577.8 per 100,000 residents
— 52% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
577.8 /100k
Property Crime
3842.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greenville is served primarily by Butler County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greenville, AL
National Avg
School District
Butler County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greenville sees average highs of 59.4°F in January
and 91.8°F in July,
with 55.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Greenville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greenville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,200 and median rent is $728/month.
Greenville's violent crime rate is 577.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3842.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greenville are operated by Butler County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greenville, AL has a population of 7,326, a median household income of $39,087, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Greenville averages 59.4°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.2 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greenville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36037.
The population of Greenville, Alabama is 7,326 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greenville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $105,200, median household income $39,087, crime index 164 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greenville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
