Greenville 64 Good
Greenville Livability #663 ranked city in New York#12,840 ranked city in the USARanks better than 56% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Greenville

PROS
  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • Schools

    The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

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What's it like Living in Greenville?

Greenville, New York is a smaller city with a population of 9,155 people. In Greenville, there are 3,500 people per square mile, which is well above the national population density average. If we look at the most recent Census, Greenville is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are Asian and Black. Long, unnecessary commutes can be both frustrating and inconvenient when heading to work. Nationwide, the average one-way commute time takes 26 minutes, but regrettably, residing in Greenville entails a longer-than-average one-way commute time, averaging 48 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Greenville could be a positive experience compared to other cities in New York if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Greenville, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like amenities, cost of living, commute, health & safety, employment and more.

Greenville has a livability score of 64/100 and is ranked #696 in New York and #12,649 in the USA. If we check out each of the categories on their own, we see that Greenville ranks well for crime (A+) and education (B+). There are some categories that Greenville scores poorly for, including: amenities (F) and cost of living (F). It might be worth taking a closer look to find out why.

Unemployment rates can range pretty dramatically from one city to another. Knowing that Greenville has an unemployment rate of 2.4% could mean increased job opportunities with a higher demand for workers. It could also lead to higher wages, as the demand for workers exceeds the availability of jobs. Most importantly, it could be a sign of a healthy and thriving local economy.

Assuming that Greenville meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Greenville. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Greenville are simply unattainable. The median home price for Greenville homes is $861,600, which is 200.9% higher than the New York average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Greenville, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 5.4, which is 14.9% higher than the New York average.

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      Greenville transportation information

      Statistic Greenville New York National
      Average one way commute48min33min26min
      Workers who drive to work38.0%53.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.6%6.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit44.7%28.0%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.2%6.3%2.8%
      Working from home12.2%4.0%4.6%
      Source: The Greenville, NY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).