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    2026 Data

    Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Greenville, NC

    Comprehensive walkability, transit, and job market data for Greenville, NC to help young professionals find the right neighborhood.

    Population: 87,894Updated 2026

    Young Professional Neighborhoods in Greenville — Key Takeaways

    Neighborhood-level data for Greenville, NC is not yet available. Below is a comprehensive overview of Greenville as a whole.

    The citywide median rent is $698/month (national average: $1,163). Median household income is $47,485.

    Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, Walk Score, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and BLS. Last updated: March 2026.

    Greenville at a Glance

    Detailed neighborhood-level data for Greenville is coming soon. In the meantime, here is a comprehensive overview focused on young professional metrics.

    Walk Score

    0/100

    Nat'l avg: 48/100

    Transit Score

    N/A

    Nat'l avg: 28/100

    Bike Score

    4/100

    Nat'l avg: 32/100

    Median Rent

    $698

    Nat'l avg: $1,163

    Unemployment

    N/A

    Nat'l avg: 3.7%

    Median Income

    $47,485

    Nat'l avg: $74,580

    Population

    87,894

    Violent Crime

    4.1 per 1K

    Nat'l avg: 3.7 per 1K

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    How We Rank Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Greenville

    Neighborhoods are ranked using the Young Professional (YP) Score, a composite index that prioritizes the metrics most important to early-career professionals choosing where to live:

    Walkability (Walk Score)
    25% weight
    Transit Access (Transit Score)
    20% weight
    Job Market (Unemployment Rate)
    20% weight
    Affordable Rent (Median Rent)
    20% weight
    Bikeability (Bike Score)
    15% weight

    Walkability is weighted highest because young professionals tend to prefer neighborhoods where daily errands, dining, and entertainment are accessible on foot. Transit and bikeability scores reflect commute flexibility without car ownership. The job market factor rewards low unemployment, while affordable rent ensures neighborhoods are financially accessible to early-career earners.

    Data Sources: Walk Score (walkability, transit, and bike scores), US Census Bureau American Community Survey (median rent, unemployment rate), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (crime rates), and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). All data is updated on a rolling basis as new releases become available.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the average rent in Greenville for young professionals?
    The median rent in Greenville, NC is $698/month. The national median rent is $1,163/month. The median household income is $47,485.

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