Very AffordableNear National AverageGREENVILLE R-II
Median Income
$39,276
household / year
Median Home Value
$125,000
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$475
gross / month
Cost of Living
87
national avg = 100
Is Greenville, MO a Good Place to Live?
Greenville is a small town of 444 in Missouri, with a median household income of $39,276
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greenville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), 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: 86.6
Greenville's overall cost of living index is 86.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greenville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greenville, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$125,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$475
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,276
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Greenville's violent crime rate is 590.4 per 100,000 residents
— 55% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
590.4 /100k
Property Crime
1040.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greenville is served primarily by GREENVILLE R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greenville, MO
National Avg
School District
GREENVILLE R-II
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
64.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greenville sees average highs of 42.3°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 51.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.9 inches of snow per year.
Greenville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greenville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $125,000 and median rent is $475/month.
Greenville's violent crime rate is 590.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1040.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greenville are operated by GREENVILLE R-II.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 2.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greenville, MO has a population of 444, a median household income of $39,276, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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 42.3°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.5 inches
with about 8.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greenville, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63944.
The population of Greenville, Missouri is 444 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greenville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $125,000, median household income $39,276, crime index 113 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.