Greenville

Greenville, DE Area Guide

A riverfront suburb of Wilmington.

Attractive Riverfront Museums Outdoors Parks Family-Friendly Commutes Location

Tucked along the edge of the Brandywine Valley, Greenville is the kind of Delaware suburb where winding roads lead to rolling green landscapes and world-class cultural destinations sit practically in your backyard. Just a short drive from Wilmington, residents enjoy easy access to the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library and the Delaware Museum of Natural History, both considered cornerstone institutions in the region. Kennett Pike, the area's main corridor, connects Greenville to charming shops, local dining, and the broader scenic stretches that make this part of New Castle County feel genuinely distinct.

Day-to-day life here leans toward the quieter side, with walkable green spaces, low-traffic streets, and a relaxed pace that sets it apart from busier urban centers. Greenville was home to President Joe Biden, a detail that speaks to the area's reputation for privacy and prestige. The rental landscape reflects the community's character, offering spacious townhomes, carriage-style units, and well-maintained apartment communities tucked among mature trees and manicured grounds. Whether you're commuting into Wilmington or simply looking for a calmer base close to the city, Greenville delivers a distinctive sense of place.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$113,564

Average: $156,149

Education

1,870

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

1,492

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

49 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

18%

Over 65

28%

Housing Distribution

In Greenville, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.

Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
56%
Other Education
44%

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

492 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Delaware Museum of Natural History
  • Hagley Museum and Library
  • Winterthur Museum and Country Estate
  • Mt. Cuba Astronomical Observatory
  • Brandywine Creek State Park

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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Living in Greenville

Transportation

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Among current Greenville residents, over 94 percent drive their cars to and from work. Since the majority of the town's employed residents work in Wilmington, their commute is only 15 to 30 minutes long. Those who do not drive to and from their places of business either travel on local commuter trains or use area bus service. When you move to your lovely new apartment in Greenville, DE, you will most likely find that, even with rising gasoline prices, commuting to work by car is the simplest, easiest and most efficient means of travel.

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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.