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Greeneville

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Tennessee
  • 25 reviews
B+
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    C+
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    B-
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    C+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    C+
  12. Commute
    B+
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Greeneville is a town in Tennessee with a population of 15,035. Greeneville is in Greene County. Living in Greeneville offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Greeneville and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Greeneville are highly rated.
Population
15,035

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$127,900
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$508
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    47%
  • Own
    53%
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Greeneville Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    478
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    7
    41
  • Robbery
    33
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    425
    500
  • Theft
    2,761
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    438
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$30,671
National
$55,322
Children
18%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    19%
    13%
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  • Private Schools
  • Colleges
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Greeneville Reviews

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Greeneville is a beautiful town in rural east Tennessee. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, then this town is right for you. The Appalachian mountains are right at your doorstep. There is also an abundance of lakes and rivers in the area. The schools are great, and Greeneville High is a cut above most schools in the area. Your never more than a 45 minute drive from larger cities, such as Knoxville, Morristown, Kingsport, and more. It isn't without its drawbacks though. The drug presence in the area is considerable, and it lacks in diversity. All in all though, its a great town to live.
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Overall good place to live. City & County Government is somewhat non-progressive. A very few really good restaurants, most are mediocre at best. Not a great lot for people to do. Elected officials cater to a select few in community, operate on the "good old boy" principle. City and County schools are very good. Most young people move due to a lack of good paying jobs. I am a lifelong resident.
Very beautiful, low crime great place for children. 2 excellent colleges in town. Everything is very close . Not many resources but more jobs seen to be coming each year. My kids love it, I love it. You got city and country life here. Best of both worlds!