salaryRent is lower than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,360 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 233 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Greenville?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Greenville
| Size | Greenville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,122 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,214 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,278 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,791 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,272 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Greenville overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Greenville, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Greenville
Life in Greenville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Greenville?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $12 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $219,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Greenville, TX?
Renting in Greenville costs a median of about $1,534 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Greenville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,360 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Greenville cheap or expensive?
Greenville is rated OK: rent takes 27.2% of the typical household income of $67,709. It ranks 233rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Greenville?
The median homeowner in Greenville pays $3,099 a year in property taxes, about 1.41% of the median home value.
Is Greenville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below 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 $219,400, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
31,222 people live in Greenville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.