Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Greeneville, TN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$767
Population
16,589
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Enjoy rich history wrapped in natural beauty and small-town charm
Suburban
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Rural
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Historic
Named in honor of the Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene, Greeneville is rooted in a rich history. Greeneville was also home to the 17th President of the United States, featuring the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site and National Cemetery. A number of specialty museums display more of Greeneville’s past, including the City Garage Car Museum, Dickson Williams Mansion, and the Greeneville-Greene County History Museum.
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Greeneville is surrounded by natural beauty and abundant recreational opportunities at numerous public parks, golf courses, and on the Appalachian Trail. The Nolichucky River is nearby Greeneville as well.
Greenville touts a small-town atmosphere within close proximity to big-city amenities in Johnson City and Knoxville as well as Asheville, North Carolina. Quick highway access makes getting around from Greeneville easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,676
Average: $75,368
Education
3,432
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,812
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Greeneville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Greeneville, TN is $767 for one bedroom, $828 for two bedrooms, and $979 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Greeneville has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$767/month
322 Sq Ft
House
$1,484/month
1,089 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Greeneville, TN is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
434 Students
Tusculum View Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
434 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
360 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
360 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
318 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
571 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
321 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
201 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
364 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
236 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
958 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
523 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
314 Students
Greeneville/Greene Co Center For Technology
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.