Very AffordableVery SafeGREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Median Income
$57,234
household / year
Median Home Value
$167,200
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$952
gross / month
Cost of Living
89
national avg = 100
Is Greenbrier, AR a Good Place to Live?
Greenbrier is a small town of 5,755 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $57,234
and a 1.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greenbrier stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Greenbrier is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Greenbrier 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: 89.1
Greenbrier's overall cost of living index is 89.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greenbrier costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greenbrier, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$167,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$952
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,234
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Greenbrier's violent crime rate is 67.2 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
67.2 /100k
Property Crime
67.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greenbrier is served primarily by GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greenbrier, AR
National Avg
School District
GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greenbrier sees average highs of 49.1°F in January
and 91.7°F in July,
with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.3 inches of snow per year.
Greenbrier's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greenbrier roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $167,200 and median rent is $952/month.
Greenbrier's violent crime rate is 67.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 67.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greenbrier are operated by GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greenbrier, AR has a population of 5,755, a median household income of $57,234, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%.
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.
Greenbrier averages 49.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches
with about 2.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greenbrier, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72058.
The population of Greenbrier, Arkansas is 5,755 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greenbrier: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $167,200, median household income $57,234, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greenbrier side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.