Greenville, Greenville MS — neighborhood review

Greenville, MS

Greenville · Washington County · MS 38701

Updated August 4, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$127K

Median Price

43/100

Walk Score

7.3/10

Schools

Score Breakdown

BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
73/100
B+Quietness
80/100
ACommute
100/100
DWalkability
43/100
WYLT Score72/100

Our Take

Greenville offers very affordable housing and a quiet, family‑friendly environment, but it suffers from almost no walkability, limited transit and dining options, and a modest school system. It’s a decent place to settle if budget matters more than amenities.

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The Good

  • Very low cost of living
  • Affordable home prices
  • Average school ratings
  • Quiet, small‑town feel

Real Talk

  • !Walkability is near zero; you’ll need a car for everything
  • !Dining, nightlife and cultural amenities are limited
  • !Unemployment rate is relatively high compared to median income
  • !Crime levels are moderate; not a high‑security area
  • $Internet connectivity can be unreliable in some parts
  • $Property taxes may be high relative to average income
  • $Limited tax base can affect school and municipal services

Best For

First‑time homebuyers on a budgetSmall families needing affordable housingLong‑term residents looking for a quiet environmentRenters who prefer low monthly costs

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityLow

Crime & Safety

Greenville, MS

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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