Greenville, Greenville NC — neighborhood review

Greenville, NC

Greenville · Pitt County · NC 27834

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$175K

Median Price

28/100

Walk Score

7.1/10

Schools

Score Breakdown

BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
71/100
CQuietness
60/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
28/100
WYLT Score51/100

Our Take

Greenville offers low‑cost housing and a decent mix of schools, but it suffers from very low walkability, poor transit options, and a high flood risk. The local economy is modest, with median income close to the cost of living, so jobs are limited and many residents rent. If you can manage a car and the flood risk, it may work for a low‑budget family, but otherwise it’s a stretch.

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The Good

  • Affordable median home price
  • Reasonable number of public schools
  • High renter population can mean more housing options
  • Moderate population density for a small town

Real Talk

  • !Flood risk is high (AE zone)
  • !Very limited walkability and transit, car required
  • !Local median income barely covers cost of living
  • !Crime data not great but likely moderate
  • !Limited nightlife and dining options
  • $Potential flood insurance and repairs
  • $Higher commuting costs if traveling to job centers
  • $Utilities and maintenance may be higher than expected

Best For

Low‑budget rentersFamilies with children needing schoolsStudents near local collegesPeople willing to commute by car

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Greenville, NC

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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