The Town FilesGreenville, Florida
Town in Madison County · population 746 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $63,200
- Household income
- $70,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 38.9
Greenville is a town of 746 people in Madison County, Florida. The median home is worth $63,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 86% of Florida towns, better transit than 80% of Florida towns.
How Greenville ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greenville is worth $63,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 0.9 times the median household income of $70,125, which is more affordable than 100% of Florida towns. Median rent is $682 a month. 75.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenville | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $63,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $682 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $70,125 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 0.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 75.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Greenville
| People | Greenville | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 28.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 2.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Greenville
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 40.3°F. About 59.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 26 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenville since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 10, 2024 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on July 11, 2000.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 4,811 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,239 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Greenville itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Public schools in Greenville
3 public schools with 109 students, about 21.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 96 | 19.2 |
| JOANN BRIDGES ACADEMY | 6-12 | 13 | — |
| WAYPOINT CHARTER ACADEMY (charter) | K-12 | — | — |
Towns near Greenville
- Madison, FL13.2 mi · 2,912 people · home $78,500
- Monticello, FL15.0 mi · 2,589 people · home $211,000
- Quitman, GA22.4 mi · 4,064 people · home $110,700
- Boston, GA24.2 mi · 1,207 people · home $158,500
- Clyattville, GA24.3 mi · 552 people · home $236,400
- Perry, FL24.9 mi · 6,898 people · home $150,500
Greenville questions
Is Greenville, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenville scores better for retirees than 55% of Florida towns and quieter than 86%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Greenville?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenville is valued at $63,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,125, so homes cost about 0.9 times income. Median rent is $682 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenville?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 40.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Greenville get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 10, 2024. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)