salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 44.8 minutes each way. Most homes (82%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 76% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $112,200 a year. That is $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 259 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Greenville?
Share of households by yearly income. 61.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Greenville
| Size | Greenville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,585 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,405 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,448 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Greenville overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Greenville, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Greenville
Life in Greenville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Greenville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,150 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $858,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $85,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Greenville, NY?
Renting in Greenville costs a median of about $2,805 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Greenville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $112,200 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Greenville cheap or expensive?
Greenville is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.2% of the typical household income of $185,006. It ranks 259th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Greenville?
The median homeowner in Greenville pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.
Is Greenville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Greenville?
The median home value in Greenville is $858,200, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
9,280 people live in Greenville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.