Greenville is a small city of 10,130 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $104,413
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greenville stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, 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: 93.6
Greenville's overall cost of living index is 93.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greenville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greenville, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$309,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,066
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$104,413
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Greenville's violent crime rate is 110.7 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
110.7 /100k
Property Crime
837.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greenville is served primarily by Hortonville Area School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greenville, WI
National Avg
School District
Hortonville Area School District
—
Elementary Schools
3
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Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greenville sees average highs of 25.4°F in January
and 81.5°F in July,
with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.4 inches of snow per year.
Greenville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greenville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $309,100 and median rent is $1,066/month.
Greenville's violent crime rate is 110.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 837.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greenville are operated by Hortonville Area School District.
The district has 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greenville, WI has a population of 10,130, a median household income of $104,413, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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 25.4°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches
with about 49.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Greenville, Wisconsin is 10,130 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greenville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $309,100, median household income $104,413, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.
