The Town FilesGreenville, North Carolina
City in Pitt County · population 87,521 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $233,500
- Household income
- $49,748
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 27.3
Greenville is a city of 87,521 people in Pitt County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $233,500, close to the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more vibrant than 99% of North Carolina towns, better for young professionals than 97% of North Carolina towns, better transit than 94% of North Carolina towns.
How Greenville ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greenville is worth $233,500, close to the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $49,748, which is more affordable than 22% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,007 a month. 32.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,500 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,007 | $969 |
| Median household income | $49,748 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 32.7% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Greenville
| People | Greenville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.3 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.1% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.1% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.6% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 18.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 89.5% |
Weather in Greenville
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 33.0°F. About 53.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.3 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenville since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 28, 1984 about 9.7 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 16 deaths and 159 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 25, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 3, 1998.
Severe weather in Pitt County since 1996
Pitt County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| October 14, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4568: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Pitt County
Pitt County had 81,371 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,866 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Greenville itself the ACS puts it at 9%.
Public schools in Greenville
22 public schools with 13,347 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| D H Conley High | 9-12 | 1,707 | 18.4 |
| Junius H Rose High | 9-12 | 1,565 | 20.1 |
| Chicod | PK-8 | 948 | 15.8 |
| Hope Middle | 6-8 | 896 | 17.6 |
| Lakeforest Elementary | PK-5 | 819 | 15.2 |
| Wintergreen Intermediate | 3-5 | 806 | 16.8 |
| Eastern Elementary | K-5 | 792 | 16.5 |
| Wintergreen Primary | PK-2 | 784 | 16.0 |
| Pactolus | PK-8 | 635 | 16.7 |
| C M Eppes Middle | 6-8 | 623 | 14.5 |
| E B Aycock Middle | 6-8 | 604 | 13.1 |
| Elmhurst Elementary | K-5 | 470 | 16.8 |
Towns near Greenville
- Winterville, NC4.9 mi · 10,462 people · home $245,100
- Ayden, NC9.1 mi · 4,977 people · home $182,400
- Farmville, NC12.1 mi · 4,461 people · home $183,000
- Washington, NC18.5 mi · 9,875 people · home $206,800
- River Road, NC22.7 mi · 4,048 people · home $232,800
- Tarboro, NC23.6 mi · 10,721 people · home $185,500
- Williamston, NC24.5 mi · 5,248 people · home $107,100
- Kinston, NC25.4 mi · 19,900 people · home $119,300
Greenville questions
Is Greenville, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenville scores better for retirees than 9% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 1%. 11.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 27.3).
How much does a house cost in Greenville?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenville is valued at $233,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,748, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $1,007 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenville?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 33.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.4 inches of precipitation a year and 3.3 inches of snow.
Does Greenville get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 28, 1984. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)