Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Greeneville

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Greeneville is $650 per month, the median household income is $49,889 per year, and renters make up 37% of occupied households. These figures help illustrate the local cost landscape that income-based housing programs in the area are designed to address.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Greeneville Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 258 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

All 7 HUD-assisted properties in Greeneville have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone according to available flood data.

Getting Around Greeneville

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Greeneville has a Walk Score of 35 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 18. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and trips will likely require a personal vehicle.

Schools

Greeneville is served by 18 schools across 2 districts -- including 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Greeneville, TN

The median household income in Greeneville is $49,889 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $650 per month, also according to Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Greeneville can offer significant savings for eligible renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are set based on area income limits rather than market rates.

• Median household income: $49,889/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $650/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 37% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 7 HUD-assisted properties in Greeneville have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure appears low across the city's affordable housing inventory.