What are the schools like in Greenville, MS?

Greenville is served primarily by Greenville Public School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Greenville?

The median household income in Greenville, MS is $35,148 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.5%.

What is the weather like in Greenville, MS?

Greenville has an average high temperature of 53.5°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Greenville, MS affordable or expensive?

Greenville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Greenville is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,800 and the median rent is $814 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Greenville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Greenville, MS a Good Place to Live?

Greenville is a small city of 29,495 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $35,148 and a 11.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% 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 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: 88.9

Greenville's overall cost of living index is 88.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Greenville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Greenville, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$814	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,148	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Greenville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Greenville is served primarily by Greenville Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Greenville, MS	National Avg
School District	Greenville Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Greenville sees average highs of 53.5°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 49.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Greenville, MS
Average High — January	53.5°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	49.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Greenville, MS	National Avg
Population	29,495	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	15.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	82.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Metcalfe, MS 5 mi Stoneville, MS 8 mi Winterville, MS 8 mi Leland, MS 9 mi Elizabeth, MS 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Greenville

Greenville, MS is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

38701 38703

Greenville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenville, MS affordable or expensive?

Greenville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Greenville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,800 and median rent is $814/month.

What is the crime rate in Greenville, MS?

Crime data for Greenville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Greenville?

Public schools in Greenville are operated by Greenville Public School District. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Greenville, MS a good place to live?

Greenville, MS has a population of 29,495, a median household income of $35,148, and an unemployment rate of 11.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Greenville?

Greenville averages 53.5°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.0 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Greenville?

Greenville, MS is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 38701, 38703.

What is the population of Greenville?

The population of Greenville, Mississippi is 29,495 with a median age of 38.7. 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 89 (100 = US average), median home $95,800, median household income $35,148, 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.