Neighborhood in Greenville, Hunt County

Living in East Greenville, Greenville

C-

2nd of 5areas in Greenville
Overall score 33 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Greenville overall: D

East Greenville covers part of Greenville, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 5 areas we score in Greenville. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Schools scores low (9 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy1.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare1.9 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
1,160
Median rent
$1,680
Median home value
$316,000
Household income
$125,500
Average commute
38 min
Homes owned
74%
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What it's like to live in East Greenville

East Greenville is an area in Greenville with about 1,200 residents, homes built around 1987, mostly owner-occupied (74%) and 16% of households with children.

Our grade for East Greenville is C-. That puts it 2nd of 5 areas we grade in Greenville, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in East Greenville

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $125,500, 100% higher than the Greenville median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in East Greenville

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,680, 28% higher than the Greenville median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 38 minutes, against 25 for Greenville as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

East Greenville report card

Each grade compares East 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 C-

    Median rent $1,680, homes cost 2.5x income.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $125,500, 1.8% unemployed.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 69 of 100 on the state rating.

    9 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 38 min, 2.7% work from home.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    43% have a bachelor’s degree.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    12% of adults uninsured.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    74% of homes owner-occupied.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

East Greenville compared with Greenville

Better than Greenville

  • Median household income: $125,500100% higher than Greenville ($62,781)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 43%22 points higher than Greenville (21%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 74%21 points higher than Greenville (53%)

Worse than Greenville

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%49 points higher than Greenville (51%)
  • Average commute: 38 min53% higher than Greenville (25 min)
  • Median rent: $1,68028% higher than Greenville ($1,311)

Closest public schools

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

  • CLamar ElementaryElementary, Greenville ISD0.5 mi
  • DTravis IntermediateMiddle, Greenville ISD1.8 mi
  • DGreenville High SchoolHigh, Greenville ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in East Greenville

Median rent in East Greenville is $1,680 a month, 28% higher than the Greenville median. A household would need about $67,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $316,000, 44% higher than the Greenville median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,130 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGreenvilleTexas
Median rent28% higher than Greenville$1,680$1,311$1,403
Median home value44% higher than Greenville$316,000$219,400$283,800
Home value to income28% lower than Greenville2.5x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent49 points higher than Greenville100%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Greenville74%53%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Greenville13%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Greenville198719791992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,130
Mortgage payment
$1,730
Property tax
$400
Median rent, for comparison
$1,680

Based on a $316,000 home in East 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 income100% higher than Greenville$125,500$62,781$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Greenville1.8%5.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Greenville2.6%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points higher than Greenville43%21%34%
Average commute53% higher than Greenville38 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Greenville2.7%6.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Greenville0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet14 points higher than Greenville100%86%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in East Greenville

Under 1817%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6440%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White88%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Black7.0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Greenville

  1. 1C-Central GreenvilleMedian rent $1,270
  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. CEastgate VillageSpring
  2. CNorthtown ParkAustin
  3. CLegends ParkMidland

Questions about East Greenville

Is East Greenville a good place to live?

East Greenville covers part of Greenville, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 5 areas we score in Greenville. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in East Greenville?

Renters in East Greenville pay a median of $1,680 a month, 28% higher than the Greenville median. The median home is worth $316,000, 44% higher than the Greenville median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Greenville.

What schools serve East Greenville?

The closest rated public schools are Lamar 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 1 Census block group 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.