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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 60
Population88,540
Foreign Born2.4%
Population Density2,310people per mi²
Median Age28.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

81/100

19% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Greenville, North Carolina

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$29k
Comfortable $41k$61k
Luxury $91k+$142k+
Elite (Top 5%) $127k+$198k+
Affordability Ratio

83%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean92%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
6
Negative
4

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

1.6mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Hospital

5 within 20 miles

1.4mi

Airport

RDU — Raleigh–Durham International

81.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Greenville, NC

0.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf1Nearest 4.8 mi
Camping2Nearest 27.6 mi
Marina0Nearest 18.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$51k+6.5%
33% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$351k
46% below US avg
College Educated
39.3%
12% above US avg
WFH
11.7%
18% below US avg
Homeownership
32.6%
50% below US avg
Median Home
$213k
24% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 61% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
28.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+0.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−8.6%
Homicide
0.08 / 1k Residents41% above state avg
Robbery
0.50 / 1k Residents31% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
3.62 / 1k Residents56% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+9.4%
Burglary
2.11 / 1k Residents23% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
19.98 / 1k Residents68% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.43 / 1k Residents25% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+10Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Greenville, North Carolina
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.9% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
C+
LimitedHerd shares only
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season243 days333 frost-free
Annual Rainfall50.8"
Elevation56 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D+
Poor397 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,310/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Hurricane, Tornado, Heat Wave, Cold Wave
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 516 mi · coast 71 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$81.1M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T15:14:21.000Z

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