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Greenville, NC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Greenville.

Population: 115,121 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Greenville, NC is $239,032 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $288,375 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,446/month. 23 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, hurricane, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$239,032

Typical home value

+1.4%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$239,032
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+5.7%
5-year appreciation
+33.8%
10-year appreciation
+94.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$240,041
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$288,375
Median list price
$282,450
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
+9.0%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
360
For-sale inventory
302
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
326
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
95

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,446/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$961/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$967/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,167/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,518/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,909/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
23
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
4
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Pitt County Schools, East Carolina Community School
Schools include
Belvoir Elementary, Falkland Elementary, Pactolus, Wellcome Middle, Junius H Rose High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, hurricane, tornado, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
724
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
FCX, Inc. (Washington Plant) (11.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
321
Days with Moderate air quality
44
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,627
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,732

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
7
Hospitals include
ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, WALTER B JONES CENTER LAKESIDE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITA, UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+213 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1994
Housing built before 1970
15.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,802
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
69.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
56,202
Average weekly wage
$1,110
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,285

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GreenvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$239,032$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$288,375$330,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,446/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,802$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Greenville, NC?
$239,032.
What is the median sale price in Greenville, NC?
$288,375.
How long do homes take to sell in Greenville, NC?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Greenville, NC?
Typical rent: $1,446/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Greenville, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, hurricane, tornado, drought, hail.
Is Greenville, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 724 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Greenville, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Greenville, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Greenville, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Greenville, NC?
23 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Greenville, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Greenville, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Greenville, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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