The Town FilesGreeneville, Tennessee
Town in Greene County · population 15,479 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $227,400
- Household income
- $49,889
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 42.2
Greeneville is a town of 15,479 people in Greene County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $227,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks hipper than 94% of Tennessee towns, better for cycling than 86% of Tennessee towns, more walkable than 85% of Tennessee towns.
How Greeneville ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greeneville is worth $227,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $49,889, which is more affordable than 18% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $650 a month. 63.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greeneville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,400 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $650 | $863 |
| Median household income | $49,889 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 63.0% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Greeneville
| People | Greeneville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 18.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.8% | 88.2% |
Weather in Greeneville
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 25.5°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.7 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 113 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greeneville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 27, 2011 about 7.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 109 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 28, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 2, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4832: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 27, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3620: Tropical Storm Helene |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 25,076 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,588 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Greeneville itself the ACS puts it at 8.4%.
Public schools in Greeneville
18 public schools with 5,948 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeneville High School | 9-12 | 938 | 16.2 |
| Greeneville Middle School | 6-8 | 582 | 13.9 |
| Doak Elementary | PK-5 | 565 | 13.5 |
| South Greene High School | 9-12 | 488 | 13.6 |
| C Hal Henard Elementary | PK-5 | 444 | 17.1 |
| Tusculum View Elementary | PK-5 | 415 | 17.3 |
| Baileyton Elementary | PK-4 | 371 | 15.5 |
| Eastview Elementary | PK-5 | 367 | 14.1 |
| Nolachuckey Elementary | PK-5 | 328 | 15.6 |
| Camp Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 323 | 17.0 |
| South Greene Middle School | 6-8 | 303 | 12.1 |
| North Greene High School | 9-12 | 296 | 10.2 |
Towns near Greeneville
- Tusculum, TN4.2 mi · 3,298 people · home $267,500
- Rogersville, TN19.5 mi · 4,671 people · home $192,800
- Jonesborough, TN21.1 mi · 5,860 people · home $299,200
- Erwin, TN22.8 mi · 6,083 people · home $180,900
- Church Hill, TN25.0 mi · 6,998 people · home $211,000
- Newport, TN25.5 mi · 6,868 people · home $133,500
- Morristown, TN26.9 mi · 30,431 people · home $181,100
- Johnson City, TN27.3 mi · 71,046 people · home $268,200
Greeneville questions
Is Greeneville, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greeneville scores better for retirees than 54% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 31%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Greeneville?
The median owner-occupied home in Greeneville is valued at $227,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,889, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $650 a month.
What is the weather like in Greeneville?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 7.7 inches of snow.
Does Greeneville get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greeneville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- 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)