Greenville
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Greenville is a city, part of Greenville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $261,000.
38 homes for sale·Median $261K·Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 7.8/10
Late afternoon light catches the old brick storefronts along Lafayette Street, where the downtown still carries the weight of what was built here over a century ago—refrigerator factories once anchored the local economy, and while those massive plants have long since shuttered, the architecture remains, solid and purposeful. The Flat River runs through town with an eight-mile trail system threading past parks, and you'll find thirteen green spaces within a mile, including Tower Riverside Park right at the edge, making it easy to step outside without much planning. A dozen restaurants and a grocery within walking distance mean daily errands don't require strategy, and the downtown core still functions as an actual downtown where locals stop for coffee or dinner rather than driving elsewhere. What lingers here is a particular kind of small-city self-sufficiency—the kind where you recognize faces at the library, where a 1880 First Congregational Church with its twelve-foot rose window remains the visual anchor, and where the Danish Festival still draws crowds each August despite the settlers who established those traditions being long gone. For anyone working toward Grand Rapids, the forty-five minute drive is manageable enough that suburban convenience doesn't feel mandatory, yet the town itself doesn't feel like a bedroom—it has its own rhythm, its own history pressed into brick, and a landscape generous with water and trees.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Baldwin Lake within walking distance
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Miller Park: 1 min walk
- Weitzel Park: 1 min walk
Cedar Crest Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.7 mi away
- Greenville
- 5 rated schools in district
$55K median household income
- $261K median · 158 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Greenville
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,774/mo
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158 homes sold in Greenville this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Tower Riverside Park
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Baldwin Lake
0.0 mi
Median Income
$55K
Household
Median Sale · Houses
$260K
146 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$328K
12 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,225/mo
$1,125 – $1,325 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Pizza Hut
The Stone at Candlestone
Miller Park
+1 more
Heritage Park Playground
Manoka Lake
+1 more
Beach at Baldwin Lake
Silk City Nature Trail
Fred Meijer Flat River Trail
Walgreens
Flat River Community Library
Greeneville Cinema
In 2024, the most common reported offenses in Greenville were larceny / theft (2,354 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (287 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting — with a comparison to similar-size Michigan cities below.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 2,354 |
| Aggravated assault | 287 |
| Rape | 155 |
| Burglary | 88 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 55 |
| Arson | 11 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
How Greenville compares to similar-size Michigan cities
| City | Population | Violent /100k | Property /100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac | 10,449 | 469 | 2,488 |
| Muskegon Heights | 9,785 | 1,073 | 2,882 |
| Greenville | 9,047 | 442 | 2,509 |
| Big Rapids | 7,971 | 389 | 1,468 |
| Ludington | 7,582 | 277 | 963 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Greenville Police Department, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Comparison cities are the nearest in population, ordered by size — not ranked by crime. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Greenville home (around $261,250) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,611 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Greenville household earns $55,477 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $347,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,611/mo | $42,963 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,877/mo | $50,052 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,966/mo | $52,436 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
6 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$50K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$177K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Greenville, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,336 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Greenville Water Department
Municipal water from 7 city wells; fluoridated. ~8,449 residents served.
GFL Environmental (city contract)
City contracts GFL Environmental for trash; large cart + 2 extra bags allowed.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Primary electric provider for the area.
Confirm by addressGreenville Department of Public Safety
Combined public safety dept (police, fire, EMS); 415 S. Lafayette St. Dispatch 989-831-5253.
Greenville Department of Public Safety
Public safety dept also provides fire/EMS to Greenville and Eureka Township.
Source: greenvillemi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Greenville are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Median Income
$55K
Home Value (Census)
$161K
Expected Rent
$1,225/mo
$1,125 – $1,325 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(5)
🏫 Schools(8)
St. Charles Catholic School
Cedar Crest School
Walnut School
Baldwin Heights School
Greenville High School
School
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
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Living in Greenville: the details
Is Greenville a good place to live?
Greenville is a strong fit if you want green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This city is part of Greenville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $261,000.
What does it cost to live in Greenville?
The typical home in Greenville goes for around $261,000. There are 38 homes for sale here right now and 158 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Greenville
- What do homes cost in Greenville?
- The median home value in Greenville is about $261,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Greenville housing market?
- there are 38 homes for sale in Greenville right now, and 158 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Greenville?
- Greenville is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Greenville walkable?
- Greenville scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.