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Greeneville is a small city of 15,458 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $46,473
and a 9.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greeneville 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:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Greeneville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Greeneville 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: 89.4
Greeneville's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greeneville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greeneville, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$186,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$661
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,473
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Greeneville's violent crime rate is 258.4 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
258.4 /100k
Property Crime
1897.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greeneville is served primarily by Greene County.
Metric
Greeneville, TN
National Avg
School District
Greene County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greeneville sees average highs of 47.6°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.7 inches of snow per year.
Greeneville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greeneville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $186,300 and median rent is $661/month.
Greeneville's violent crime rate is 258.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1897.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greeneville are operated by Greene County.
The district has 7 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greeneville, TN has a population of 15,458, a median household income of $46,473, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%.
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.
Greeneville averages 47.6°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches
with about 7.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greeneville, TN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 37745, 37743.
The population of Greeneville, Tennessee is 15,458 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greeneville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $186,300, median household income $46,473, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greeneville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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