Very AffordableSafer than AverageGreenville Area SD
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Greenville is a small town of 5,568 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $54,237
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greenville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, 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: 86.0
Greenville's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greenville costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greenville, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$656
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,237
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Greenville's violent crime rate is 365.8 per 100,000 residents
— 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
365.8 /100k
Property Crime
951.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greenville is served primarily by Greenville Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greenville, PA
National Avg
School District
Greenville Area SD
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greenville sees average highs of 33.7°F in January
and 81.1°F in July,
with 43.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 61.5 inches of snow per year.
Greenville's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greenville roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,500 and median rent is $656/month.
Greenville's violent crime rate is 365.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 951.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greenville are operated by Greenville Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greenville, PA has a population of 5,568, a median household income of $54,237, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
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 33.7°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.8 inches
with about 61.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greenville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16125.
The population of Greenville, Pennsylvania is 5,568 with a median age of 28.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greenville: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $87,500, median household income $54,237, crime index 76 (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.
