Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boulevard Bagel
Coffee Shop
Smashed Waffle
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Tipsy Teapot
Coffee Shop
Egg Yolk Breakfast and Lunch Cafe
Coffee Shop
Molly's Community Cafe
Coffee Shop
Village Point Market
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Biscuit & The Bean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) A+
Clark-LeClair Stadium
Stadium
Bate Foundation Track and Field Facility
Stadium
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Stadium
Johnson Stadium
Stadium
East Carolina University Softball Stadium
Stadium
Greenville Museum of Art
Museum
Stilllife Greenville
Nightclub
The OP Nightclub
Nightclub
Theater Uptown
Theatre Arts
Buggy's Bar
Nightclub
AMF Bowling Co
Bowling Alley
Guy Smith Stadium
Stadium
Carmike 12
Cinema
Regal Greenville Grande
Cinema
Food and Drink (68) D-
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
dippin' dots
Sweets
sweetFrog
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pirate's Deli
Deli
Chipotle
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Peasant's Pub
Bar
The Pita Pit
Fast Food
5th Street Distillery and Annex
Bar
Smoke Out
Bar
StarLight Cafe
Deli
Rafters Social Club
Bar
Winslow's Deli, Tavern and Market
Deli
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Michaelangelo's Pizza
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Abrams
Fast Food
Salsarita's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Cypress Glen Retirement Community - Wellness Wing
Gym
Student Center Gymnasium
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (18) F
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Your Perfect Cake
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Supermercado El Rancho
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Tropicana Supermarket
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Hong Kong Supermarket
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Fred's Food Club
Grocery Store
Parks (27) F
South Greenville Park
Park
Evans Park
Park
The Mall
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Elm Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Peppermint Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Town Common
Park
Woodlawn Park
Park
Thomas Foreman Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Jaycees Park
Park
Greensprings Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
West Meadowbrook Park
Park
South Tar River Greenway
Park
River Park North
Park
Paramore Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Wildwood Park
Park
Greenville Boating Access Area
Park
Shops (83) A-
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
GQ Fashions
Clothing
Jersey Nails
Beauty
Sheetz
Convenience Store
The Sunshine Factory
Beauty
Kid's Room
Furniture
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
My Sister's Closet
Clothing
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Abstrakt Salon & Boutique
Beauty
Michael's Nails & Spa
Beauty
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Reeds Jewelers - Greenville Mall
Fashion
Greenville Mall
Mall
PetSmart
Pets
Bicycle Post Inc
Bicycle
Piratewear
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Jenni K on 5th
Fashion
Jenni K
Fashion
Oshun's Unisex Hair Design
Hairdresser
Bailey's Fine Jewerly
Fashion
The Sojourner
Gift Shop
Felicia's Fashions
Clothing
Monograms +
Gift Shop
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Greenville.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
The Bower
Bus Stop
Charles Boulevard and Ficklen Drive
Bus Stop
10th Street and Brewster
Bus Stop
G.K. Butterfield Transportation Center
Bus Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Charles Buck Dr
Bus Stop
Azelea St & Redman Ave
Bus Stop
Whichard Rd & Beechwood Dr
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Greenville is 95/100 - which is 1% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime F

Greenville crime rates are 3,297 per 100k, which is 34% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
2,728 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
568 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Greenville is $42,612 - which is 12% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$42,612 F
Unemployment Rate
5.5% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (42)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Family Therapy Clinic
Clinic
East Carolina University Police Department
Police
Student Health Services
Clinic
Greenville Police Station
Police
Greenville Fire/Rescue Station 1
Ambulance Station
Greenville Fire/Rescue Station 1
Fire Station
Greenville Police Department
Police
Pitt County Sheriff's Office
Police
Greenville Fire/Rescue Station 3
Ambulance Station
Greenville Fire/Rescue Station 3
Fire Station
North Carolina State Bureau Investigation
Police
North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Pitt County Sheriff's Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pitt County Sheriff's Office
Police
Vidant Cancer Care
Hospital
Physicians East
Clinic
East Carolina Heart Institute
Hospital
Vidant Medical Center
Hospital
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Casey Dental
Dentist
James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A

Greenville home prices are $159,400 - which is 1% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$159,400 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools C-

The Greenville graduation rate is 89% - which is 8% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (27) D-
South Greenville Elementary
East Carolina Laboratory School
Elmhurst Elementary
C M Eppes Middle
The Greenville Learning Center
Innovation Early College High
Third Street Academy
E B Aycock Middle
Wahl Coates Elementary
Vidant Health
Eastern Elementary
Walton Academy
Trinity Christian School
Lakeforest Elementary
Calvary Christian Academy
Winterville Charter Academy
Greenville Montessori School
Greenville Christian Academy
Wintergreen Primary
Ridgewood Elementary
Wintergreen Intermediate
High Schools (9) F
Junius H Rose High
The Greenville Learning Center
Vidant Health
Trinity Christian School
Pope John Paul Ii Catholic H S
Calvary Christian Academy
Greenville Christian Academy
Early College High School
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ratings D

Greenville has an overall rating of 53% from 35 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (32)
From AreaVibes C-
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Greenville Area Facts

  • Greenville has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Greenville crime rates are 34% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Greenville is 1% higher than the North Carolina average

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Still nothing here and crime tells the story 0.5 rating By hcebaby ( Mar 31, 2017) I told my parents back in the 90s that I was leaving this town for a better place. The town has always been on a bad decline. ECU is no hidden gem as it is full of politics just like the rest of the country. ...Read More Read Less
The good and the bad 3 rating By Mark@Covenant ( Sep 30, 2012) Greenville is your typical college town. There are more fast food restaurants, drug stores and coffee shops than you will ever need. It is hard to find many places that are not chains but there are certainly a few gems in this city (Michelangelo's, Basil, B's Barbecue, Parker's, ...Read More Harvey's, etc.) Shopping is decent but no frills. The mall, compared to many, is mediocre at best. There is very little in the way of attractions and recreation. East Carolina University hosts good plays and concerts and of course there is a plethora of sports with football being the heartbeat. The majority of jobs are centered around the medical center and the university. Crime is a problem but it does not effect much of the day to day events. The worst crime is centered in specific parts of the city and I have yet to witness or be directly impacted by a crime. Traffic is pretty bad for a city this size, lots of traffic lights.

Proximity to river towns (Washington, New Bern, Belhaven) and of course the Outer Banks and other beaches is a big draw. A day trip to the beach is easily feasible.

All in all, Greenville is not a bad little town. If you are looking for a university town with the typical college attractions (fast food, clubs, and college events) then Greenville is your fit. Greenville is simply a no frills, average community. Greenville is growing with more stores and restaurants coming in by the month. I believe the best days are still ahead for Greenville. Read Less
Greenville, NC: Up and Coming University City 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 11, 2010) I have lived in Greenville NC since my college days there, and I can't imagine living anywhere else. East Carolina University, home of the Pirates, helps this city to thrive. A steady stream of university students, professors and area residents peruse the shelves at Barnes and No ...Read More ble and a number of smaller book stores. The local Starbucks, Panera Bread, Best Buy and independent shops cater to professionals throughout the day.

Nearby hospitals and medical educational facilities in Greenville attract the best and brightest from all over the world to train at their facilities. Highly skilled and respected physicians and medical personnel choose to train and work at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Many of them, as I did, decide to move here permanently. They buy homes, raise families and help the economy flourish.

I am within two hours of the state's world-famous beaches and less than a two-hour drive from Raleigh. The local airport in Greenville is convenient to major interstate and intrastate highways.

My favorite restaurant in the city of Greenville is Finelli's Italian, convenient to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium and the area's best shopping malls. My family loves the city's Aquatics and Fitness Center programs. Shopping areas abound, as do restaurants and entertainment venues, but traffic can become congested at times. Read Less
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Greenville, NC: Up and Coming University City 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 11, 2010) I have lived in Greenville NC since my college days there, and I can't imagine living anywhere else. East Carolina University, home of the Pirates, helps this city to thrive. A steady stream of university students, professors and area residents peruse the shelves at Barnes and No ...Read More ble and a number of smaller book stores. The local Starbucks, Panera Bread, Best Buy and independent shops cater to professionals throughout the day.

Nearby hospitals and medical educational facilities in Greenville attract the best and brightest from all over the world to train at their facilities. Highly skilled and respected physicians and medical personnel choose to train and work at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Many of them, as I did, decide to move here permanently. They buy homes, raise families and help the economy flourish.

I am within two hours of the state's world-famous beaches and less than a two-hour drive from Raleigh. The local airport in Greenville is convenient to major interstate and intrastate highways.

My favorite restaurant in the city of Greenville is Finelli's Italian, convenient to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium and the area's best shopping malls. My family loves the city's Aquatics and Fitness Center programs. Shopping areas abound, as do restaurants and entertainment venues, but traffic can become congested at times. Read Less

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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Greenville? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      South Greenville Park
      Evans Park
      The Mall
      Unknown Name
      Elm Street Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Peppermint Park

      Entertainment

      Clark-LeClair Stadium
      Bate Foundation Track and Field Facility
      Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
      Johnson Stadium
      East Carolina University Softball Stadium
      Greenville Museum of Art
      Stilllife Greenville
      The OP Nightclub

      Food & Drink

      Krispy Kreme
      Arby's
      dippin' dots
      sweetFrog
      McDonald's
      Pirate's Deli
      Chipotle
      Five Guys

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Greenville? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Greenville.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Greenville? The cost of living in Greenville is 95/100 - which is 1% higher than North Carolina.
      Greenville
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Greenville? Greenville crime rates are 3,297, which are 34% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,297 per 100k people

      42% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      42% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      26%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Greenville? The median income in Greenville is $42,612 which is 12% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $42,61223% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,12712% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      18% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Greenville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Vidant Medical Center
      James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital
      East Carolina Heart Institute
      Vidant Cancer Care

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Greenville home prices? Greenville home prices are $159,400 - which is 1% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $159,40014% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82313% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      47% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Greenville have good schools? The Greenville graduation rate is 89% - which is 8% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      27% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Greenville a good place to live? Greenville has an overall rating of 53% from 35 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      53%

      35 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      60%

      32 total surveys

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