C-

Greenville, OH

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Affordability Score: 54/100

Population: 22,930 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Greenville, OH aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 22,930 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (54/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $53,801, median home value of $166,200, median rent of $767 per month, and 16.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $973 per month (studio $801, 1BR $806, 3BR $1,290, 4BR $1,295). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $9,025 per year, consuming 17% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Greenville, OH include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 3.7% and poverty 12.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$53,801
Median household income
Education F
16.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C+
3.1x
Home value $166,200 vs income
Commute B
20 min
Average commute time
Rent B+
$973/mo
2BR fair market rent (22% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$9,025/yr
Center-based infant care (17% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$53,801
▼ 13% vs national
Per Capita Income
$32,553
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Poverty Rate
12.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$166,200
▼ 40% vs national
Median Rent
$767/mo
Owner Occupied
64.6%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$973/mo
▼ 19% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$801
1BR
$806
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,290
4BR
$1,295

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
▼ 13 ppt vs national
High School+
59.5%
Median Age
43.1
Avg. Commute
20 min
▼ 6 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$9,025/yr
17% of income
Toddler (Center)
$8,320/yr
Preschool (Center)
$7,384/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,200/yr

What This Means

Greenville, OH receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 22,930. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Greenville, OH affordable?
Greenville, OH receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $53,801. Median home value is $166,200.
What is the cost of living in Greenville?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $767/mo. 2BR fair market rent $973/mo. Infant childcare $9,025/yr. Median home value $166,200.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →