What are the schools like in Greenville, TX?

Greenville is served primarily by GREENVILLE ISD. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

What is the median household income in Greenville?

The median household income in Greenville, TX is $60,510 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Greenville, TX?

Greenville has an average high temperature of 57.8°F in January and 97.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Greenville, TX affordable or expensive?

Greenville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Greenville is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $170,800 and the median rent is $1,173 per month.

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

Greenville has a violent crime rate of 212.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1211.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Greenville, TX a Good Place to Live?

Greenville is a small city of 28,923 in Texas, with a median household income of $60,510 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Greenville stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, 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: 103.3

Greenville's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Greenville costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Greenville, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$170,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,173	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,510	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Greenville's violent crime rate is 212.6 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

212.6 /100k

Property Crime

1211.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Greenville is served primarily by GREENVILLE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Greenville, TX	National Avg
School District	GREENVILLE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Greenville sees average highs of 57.8°F in January and 97.1°F in July, with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Greenville, TX
Average High — January	57.8°F
Average High — July	97.1°F
Annual Precipitation	47.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Greenville, TX	National Avg
Population	28,923	—
Median Age	35.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Caddo Mills, TX 7 mi Neylandville, TX 8 mi Campbell, TX 9 mi Josephine, TX 12 mi Lone Oak, TX 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Greenville

Greenville, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

75402 75401

Greenville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenville, TX affordable or expensive?

Greenville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Greenville roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $170,800 and median rent is $1,173/month.

What is the crime rate in Greenville, TX?

Greenville's violent crime rate is 212.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1211.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Greenville?

Public schools in Greenville are operated by GREENVILLE ISD. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Greenville, TX a good place to live?

Greenville, TX has a population of 28,923, a median household income of $60,510, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. 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 57.8°F in January and 97.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Greenville?

Greenville, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 75402, 75401.

What is the population of Greenville?

The population of Greenville, Texas is 28,923 with a median age of 35.3. 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 103 (100 = US average), median home $170,800, median household income $60,510, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), 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.