Neighborhood in Greenville, Hunt County

Living in Central Greenville, Greenville

C-

1st of 5areas in Greenville
Overall score 33 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Greenville overall: D

Central Greenville covers part of Greenville, TX, home to about 13,300 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Greenville. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (7 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library0.9 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
13,300
Median rent
$1,270
Median home value
$209,000
Household income
$63,200
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
47%
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What it's like to live in Central Greenville

Central Greenville is an area in Greenville with about 13,300 residents, homes built around 1984, a mix of owners and renters and 33% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Greenville is C-. That puts it 1st of 5 areas we grade in Greenville, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Central Greenville

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Greenville

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Greenville report card

Each grade compares Central Greenville with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,270, homes cost 3.3x income.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $63,200, 2.7% unemployed.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 68 of 100 on the state rating.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 230 violent crimes per 100k, 1,226 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 21 min, 5.9% work from home.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    20% have a bachelor’s degree.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    18% of adults uninsured.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    47% of homes owner-occupied.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Greenville compared with Greenville

Better than Greenville

  • Average commute: 21 min17% lower than Greenville (25 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 2.7%3 points lower than Greenville (5.7%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 49%2 points lower than Greenville (51%)

Worse than Greenville

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 47%6 points lower than Greenville (53%)
  • Vacant homes: 12%2 points higher than Greenville (10%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 20%2 points lower than Greenville (21%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CBowie ElementaryElementary, Greenville ISD0.5 mi
  • DTravis IntermediateMiddle, Greenville ISD1.6 mi
  • DGreenville High SchoolHigh, Greenville ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Central Greenville

Median rent in Central Greenville is $1,270 a month, about the same as the Greenville median. A household would need about $51,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $209,000, 5% lower than the Greenville median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,446 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGreenvilleTexas
Median rent3% lower than Greenville$1,270$1,311$1,403
Median home value5% lower than Greenville$209,000$219,400$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Greenville3.3x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Greenville49%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Greenville47%53%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Greenville12%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Greenville198419791992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,446
Mortgage payment
$1,144
Property tax
$302
Median rent, for comparison
$1,270

Based on a $209,000 home in Central Greenville, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereGreenvilleTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Greenville$63,200$62,781$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Greenville2.7%5.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Greenville10%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Greenville20%21%34%
Average commute17% lower than Greenville21 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Greenville5.9%6.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Greenville3.0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Greenville86%86%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Central Greenville

Under 1826%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6429%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White57%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black10%
Asian6.0%
Other or more than one race2.4%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Greenville

  1. 2C-East GreenvilleMedian rent $1,680
  2. 3DNortheast GreenvilleMedian rent $1,240
  3. 4DSoutheast GreenvilleMedian rent $1,830
  4. 5FNorth GreenvilleMedian rent $1,160

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DHillcrestSan Antonio
  2. D+Central UvaldeUvalde
  3. DWest San AntonioSan Antonio

Questions about Central Greenville

Is Central Greenville a good place to live?

Central Greenville covers part of Greenville, TX, home to about 13,300 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Greenville. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Central Greenville?

Renters in Central Greenville pay a median of $1,270 a month, 3% lower than the Greenville median. The median home is worth $209,000, 5% lower than the Greenville median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Greenville.

What schools serve Central Greenville?

The closest rated public schools are Bowie Elementary (elementary, rated C), Travis Intermediate (middle, rated D) and Greenville High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 7 Census block groups in this part of Greenville that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.