Living in Greenville, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greenville · Census data 2020–2024
Greenville has 424 residents with a median age of 55.9. The median home value is $241,200, the median rent is $296/month.
Greenville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Greenville at a glance
- Population
- 424
- Median age
- 55.9State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $241,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $296/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
- Average commute
- 49 min
Is Greenville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 49 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Greenville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greenville the median home value is $241,200, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $296 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,836 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Greenville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 287
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.9%
- Vacant
- 34.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.26
34.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Greenville has many vacation and second homes.
Greenville demographics
- Population
- 424
- Median age
- 55.9
- Under 18
- 29%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 187
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 18.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greenville ›
Education in Greenville
8.8% of adults 25 and older in Greenville have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greenville
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 49 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.3%
Greenville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 424 | — | $241,200 | $296 |
| East Shore | 142 | $70,263 | $453,100 | — |
| Westwood | 1,063 | $59,375 | $147,000 | $947 |
| Hamilton Branch | 480 | $109,118 | $367,600 | — |
| Clear Creek | 172 | $51,278 | $230,800 | — |
| Lake Almanor Country Club | 469 | $80,917 | $648,900 | — |
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What is the average home price in Greenville?
The median home value in Greenville is $241,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Greenville?
The median gross rent in Greenville is $296 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Greenville, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 49 minutes.
What is the median age in Greenville?
The median age in Greenville is 55.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Greenville?
The average commute to work in Greenville is 49 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greenville?
The unemployment rate in Greenville is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greenville?
8.8% of adults in Greenville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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