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Greenville, NC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Greenville.

Population: 115,121 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Greenville, NC is $239,453 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $272,750 after a median 60 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,399/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, hurricane, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$239,453

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$239,453
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+35.4%
10-year appreciation
+95.4%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$240,437
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$272,750
Median list price
$269,950
Median price per sqft
$111
1-year sale-price change
+15.8%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
78
For-sale inventory
300
Sale-to-list ratio
89.0%
Active listings
71
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
107

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,399/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,135/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,308/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/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)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
4
High schools
3
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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, hurricane, tornado, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.8 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
256
Days with Moderate air quality
107
Highest AQI recorded (year)
118

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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
25
Nearest airport
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, WALTER B JONES CENTER LAKESIDE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+213 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
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
55,498
Average weekly wage
$992
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
808

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

How it compares

GreenvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$239,453$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$272,750$330,000$325,000
Median days on market60 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,399/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Greenville, NC?
$239,453.
What is the median sale price in Greenville, NC?
$272,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Greenville, NC?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in Greenville, NC?
Typical rent: $1,399/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Greenville, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, hurricane, tornado, drought, hail.
Is Greenville, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
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?
21 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Greenville, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Greenville, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Greenville, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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