The Town FilesGreenville, Georgia
City in Meriwether County · population 794 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $179,200
- Household income
- $49,773
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 31.8
Greenville is a city of 794 people in Meriwether County, Georgia. The median home is worth $179,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 87% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 77% of Georgia towns.
How Greenville ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greenville is worth $179,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $49,773, which is more affordable than 43% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $928 a month. 46.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $928 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $49,773 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 46.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Greenville
| People | Greenville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 29.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 1.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Greenville
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.1°F. About 49.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 12, 2023 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on December 24, 1964.
Severe weather in Meriwether County since 1996
Meriwether County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 16, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4685: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Meriwether County
Meriwether County had 4,842 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,384 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Greenville itself the ACS puts it at 15.8%.
Public schools in Greenville
2 public schools with 387 students, about 9.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville High School | 9-12 | 212 | 9.2 |
| Greenville Middle School | 6-8 | 175 | 9.7 |
Towns near Greenville
- Woodbury, GA8.4 mi · 908 people · home $109,100
- Luthersville, GA12.5 mi · 776 people · home $209,200
- Manchester, GA12.8 mi · 3,584 people · home $135,500
- Hogansville, GA14.3 mi · 3,267 people · home $182,400
- Pine Mountain, GA14.4 mi · 1,216 people · home $363,500
- Grantville, GA15.7 mi · 3,103 people · home $198,700
- LaGrange, GA18.7 mi · 30,858 people · home $216,300
- Sunset Village, GA20.2 mi · 921 people · home $170,300
Greenville questions
Is Greenville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenville scores better for retirees than 50% of Georgia towns and quieter than 87%. 10.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.8).
How much does a house cost in Greenville?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenville is valued at $179,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,773, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $928 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenville?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Greenville get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on January 12, 2023. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- 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)