Below Average CostVery SafeGreenville Public Schools
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Greenville is a small town of 972 in Maine, with a median household income of $53,068
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greenville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 92.4
Greenville's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greenville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greenville, ME
National Avg
Median Home Value
$173,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$663
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,068
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Greenville's violent crime rate is 23.8 per 100,000 residents
— 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
23.8 /100k
Property Crime
786.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greenville is served primarily by Greenville Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greenville, ME
National Avg
School District
Greenville Public Schools
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greenville sees average highs of 22.9°F in January
and 75.4°F in July,
with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 98.3 inches of snow per year.
Greenville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greenville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $173,500 and median rent is $663/month.
Greenville's violent crime rate is 23.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 786.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greenville are operated by Greenville Public Schools.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greenville, ME has a population of 972, a median household income of $53,068, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
Greenville averages 22.9°F in January and 75.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches
with about 98.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greenville, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04441.
The population of Greenville, Maine is 972 with a median age of 59.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greenville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $173,500, median household income $53,068, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.
