Neighborhood in Greenville, Hunt County

Living in North Greenville, Greenville

F

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

North Greenville covers part of Greenville, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Greenville. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (12 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
1,890
Median rent
$1,160
Median home value
$95,000
Household income
$52,200
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
51%
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What it's like to live in North Greenville

North Greenville is an area in Greenville with about 1,900 residents, older homes (median year built 1963), a mix of owners and renters and 28% of households with children.

Our grade for North Greenville is F. That puts it 5th of 5 areas we grade in Greenville, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in North Greenville

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,160, 12% lower than the Greenville median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in North Greenville

  • Higher poverty. 20% of residents live below the poverty line, against 11% across 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.

North Greenville report card

Each grade compares North 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 $1,160, homes cost 1.8x income.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $52,200, 7.9% unemployed.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 62 of 100 on the state rating.

    2 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.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 24 min, 3.1% work from home.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.0% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    30% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    51% of homes owner-occupied.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    70% of homes have broadband.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

North Greenville compared with Greenville

Better than Greenville

  • Home value to income: 1.8x48% lower than Greenville (3.5x)
  • Median rent: $1,16012% lower than Greenville ($1,311)

Worse than Greenville

  • Homes with broadband internet: 70%17 points lower than Greenville (86%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.0%14 points lower than Greenville (21%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 30%12 points higher than Greenville (19%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FCarver ElementaryElementary, Greenville ISD0.7 mi
  • FGreenville MiddleMiddle, Greenville ISD1.1 mi
  • DGreenville High SchoolHigh, Greenville ISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in North Greenville

Median rent in North Greenville is $1,160 a month, 12% lower than the Greenville median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $95,000, 57% lower than the Greenville median, which means a monthly payment of about $658 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGreenvilleTexas
Median rent12% lower than Greenville$1,160$1,311$1,403
Median home value57% lower than Greenville$95,000$219,400$283,800
Home value to income48% lower than Greenville1.8x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Greenville55%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than Greenville51%53%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than Greenville15%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Greenville196319791992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$658
Mortgage payment
$520
Property tax
$138
Median rent, for comparison
$1,160

Based on a $95,000 home in North 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 income17% lower than Greenville$52,200$62,781$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Greenville7.9%5.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points higher than Greenville20%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points lower than Greenville7.0%21%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Greenville24 min25 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Greenville3.1%6.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Greenville0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet17 points lower than Greenville70%86%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in North Greenville

Under 1825%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6442%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White16%
Hispanic or Latino53%
Black31%
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. 2C-East GreenvilleMedian rent $1,680
  3. 3DNortheast GreenvilleMedian rent $1,240
  4. 4DSoutheast GreenvilleMedian rent $1,830

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. FRochester HeightsOdessa
  2. FNortheast LibertyLiberty
  3. FNortheast BeaumontBeaumont

Questions about North Greenville

Is North Greenville a good place to live?

North Greenville covers part of Greenville, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Greenville. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in North Greenville?

Renters in North Greenville pay a median of $1,160 a month, 12% lower than the Greenville median. The median home is worth $95,000, 57% lower than the Greenville median. A median home costs 1.8x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Greenville.

What schools serve North Greenville?

The closest rated public schools are Carver Elementary (elementary, rated F), Greenville Middle (middle, rated F) 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.