What are the schools like in Greenville, CA?

Greenville is served primarily by Plumas Unified. The district operates 4 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.9:1.

What is the median household income in Greenville?

The median household income in Greenville, CA is $66,172 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.0%.

What is the weather like in Greenville, CA?

Greenville has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 109.3 inches.

Greenville, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Greenville, CA affordable or expensive?

Greenville's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Greenville is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $240,200 and the median rent is $765 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Greenville, CA?

Greenville has a violent crime rate of 808.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1446.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Greenville, CA a Good Place to Live?

Greenville is a small town of 705 in California, with a median household income of $66,172 and a 15.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Greenville stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, 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: 99.7

Greenville's overall cost of living index is 99.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Greenville costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Greenville, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$240,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$765	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,172	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Greenville's violent crime rate is 808.2 per 100,000 residents — 113% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

808.2 /100k

Property Crime

1446.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Greenville is served primarily by Plumas Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Greenville, CA	National Avg
School District	Plumas Unified	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Greenville sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation and 109.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Greenville, CA
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	37.1"
Annual Snowfall	109.3"

Demographics

Metric	Greenville, CA	National Avg
Population	705	—
Median Age	47.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	6.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	24.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Crescent Mills, CA 3 mi Indian Falls, CA 5 mi Canyondam, CA 7 mi Paxton, CA 8 mi Taylorsville, CA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Greenville

Greenville, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95947

Greenville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenville, CA affordable or expensive?

Greenville's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Greenville roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $240,200 and median rent is $765/month.

What is the crime rate in Greenville, CA?

Greenville's violent crime rate is 808.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1446.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Greenville?

Public schools in Greenville are operated by Plumas Unified. The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 8.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Greenville, CA a good place to live?

Greenville, CA has a population of 705, a median household income of $66,172, and an unemployment rate of 15.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Greenville?

Greenville averages 41.8°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches with about 109.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Greenville?

Greenville, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95947.

What is the population of Greenville?

The population of Greenville, California is 705 with a median age of 47.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Greenville?

Key numbers for living in Greenville: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $240,200, median household income $66,172, crime index 155 (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.