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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Greenville

Greenville, MI has 12 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 491 total units. Of the 6 properties with inspection scores on record, 5 earned an excellent rating and 1 a good rating -- a strong overall showing. None of the properties in the city fall within a high-risk flood zone.

12
Properties
491
Total units
93/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$894/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median household income in Greenville is $63,285 and the median asking rent is $894 per month, with renters making up 39% of households. Lease Lantern tracks 6 HUD-assisted or income-based properties totaling 330 units in the city, offering options for renters seeking below-market housing.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
442 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Greenville Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 442 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

None of the 6 HUD-assisted properties in Greenville are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood map data.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 68 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Greenville

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Greenville scores 68 out of 100, rated Somewhat Walkable. No Transit Score or Bike Score is available for this area. Most errands can be completed on foot, though a car may be helpful for some trips.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
10 schools · 3 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 10 schools across 3 districts serve Greenville, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$63,285 median income

Cost of Renting in Greenville, MI

The median household income in Greenville is $63,285 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. About 39% of residents rent their homes, according to the same source.

The citywide median rent is $894 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Income-based and HUD-assisted housing in Greenville can offer rents well below that figure for qualifying households.

  • Median household income: $63,285/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $894/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 39% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment & Flood Risk

None of the 6 HUD-assisted properties in Greenville are mapped in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, and none carry a high flood-risk designation. Flood exposure for assisted housing here is effectively zero based on available flood data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 93/100(6 of 12 scored)
90+ (5)70–89 (1)No score (6)

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About Affordable Housing in Greenville, MI

Greenville is a small Michigan city with a modest but well-regarded affordable housing inventory. With 6 HUD-assisted properties and 330 total units, renters here have a focused set of options to evaluate -- and the inspection record is strong, with 5 of 6 scored properties rated excellent.

About 39 percent of Greenville residents rent their homes, according to the Census ACS 5-Year (2024). The median rent citywide sits at $894 per month, and the median household income is $63,285, per the same source -- useful context when weighing whether an income-restricted unit could make a real difference in your budget.

Greenville earned a Walk Score of 68 ("Somewhat Walkable"), according to Walk Score, meaning many errands are manageable on foot. None of the 6 affordable properties in our database fall within a FEMA-mapped flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property data.

The city is served by 3 school districts operating 10 public schools -- including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Families researching specific school assignments should check directly with Greenville-area districts.

The violent crime rate reported by the Greenville Police Department was 442 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

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Eligibility & how to apply

Michigan income limits (2026)Michigan public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Michigan

Helpful guides

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