Greenville, N.H. 1886, 1886
Greenville’s story
154 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1886.
- 1872Greenville is settled
GreenvilleNH
A town of 2,029, settled in 1872.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: User:Ken Gallager · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
2,029
2025 Census estimate · +2.6% since 2020
Typical home
$391K
−0.4% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
45.7
years
Jobs based here
220
A commuter town
Is Greenville a good place to live?
The best of Greenville’s subject grades is an A for cost of living; the weakest is a C− for walkability. No town in New Hampshire scores higher than Greenville on cost of living. Greenville's schools rank behind 69% of the state's. On incomes, just 17 of New Hampshire’s 187 towns do worse. On history, just 2 of New Hampshire’s 187 towns do worse. The biggest park or preserve is Souhegan River Wildlife Management Area, at 209 acres. Greenville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Greenville stand out
Where Greenville beats most towns.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Greenville for work
Where Greenville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
220jobs based in Greenville
3%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Greenville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New Hampshire), ordered by how far Greenville is from typical.
Cost of livingAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.1 of 20; 5.8% of households have no car; 1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Jobs & income$72K median household income; 220 jobs based hereCOpen →SchoolsCOpen →HealthMonadnock Community Hospital 11.6 miles awayBOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trailsBOpen →History1 notable person born hereC+Open →Civic life3.4 library visits per resident; 3.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Greenville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Greenville, and how to reach them.
PowerEversource24.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGreenville Water DeptNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Greenville’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personNew Hampshire has no online registration; you can register in person up to and including Election Day or by mail only in special circumstances (received 13 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown Clerk of GreenvilleThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code0304803048 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 19, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Greenville.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
Greenville has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Greenville for work: only 3% work in town. At 32 minutes, Greenville’s average trip to work is against 28 minutes in New Hampshire’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 14% of Greenville residents live below the poverty line.
3%work in town
| Greenville | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 6.8% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $103,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.2% | 10% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Greenville3%
Nashua8%
Milford8%
Manchester6%
Jaffrey6%
16 mi
median commute distance
220
jobs based in Greenville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 20% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade A
Homes in Greenville are worth about $391K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Greenville home is worth about $391,000, about the same as a year ago, 24% below the New Hampshire typical home. At $1,110 a month, Greenville’s median rent is below the New Hampshire town median ($1,388 a month) and near the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
$391KZillow home value
| Greenville | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,110 a month | $1,388 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 82% | 73% |
Typical home value
Greenville$391K
New Hampshire$511K
−0.4%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Greenville has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Greenville has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Greenville is 80°F.
75″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–34°
Spring34–56°
Summer56–78°
Fall39–59°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Greenville is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Greenville beats the New Hampshire average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 33% of adults feel lonely in Greenville. Only 1 of the 127 New Hampshire towns we compare have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Greenville.
64%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Greenville | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 33% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 20% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 19% |
32 measures vs. New Hampshire
0 better22 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Greenville | NH |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.9% | 8.9% |
| More smokers | 13.7% | 10.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.6% | 6.2% |
Monadnock Community Hospital
11.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Safety
Crime reported in Greenville
Greenville's reported crime rate is well below New Hampshire's. Greenville’s property crime rate is 2 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Greenville | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 2 per 1,000 residents | 4.9 | 11.5 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0.5 per 1,000 residents | 0.5 | 1.7 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Greenville0.5
New Hampshire1.1
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Greenville2
New Hampshire9.3
U.S.17.7
1
violent crimes reported in 2024
4
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
OutdoorsB
Conserved land covers 9% of Greenville
3.0 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves. Among 127 New Hampshire towns, just 4 have a lower trail density than Greenville.
9%conserved
| Greenville | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 9% | 18% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 1.2 | 0.4 |
9%
conserved · 394 of 4,378 acres
3.0 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Souhegan River Wildlife Management Area | 0.2 mi | 209 |
| 2. Heald Tract | — | 46 |
| 3. Greenville Town Forest | 0.1 mi | 27 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Greenville faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities. Since 2007, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Greenville.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 2007
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 224 attractions →Mount Monadnock and 60 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Greenville. Close and well known come first.
17 mi MountainMount Monadnock
32 mi LakeWalden Pond
38 mi LakeQuabbin Reservoir
31 mi Ancient siteAmerica's Stonehenge
28 mi Theme parkCanobie Lake Park
34 mi Stadium & arenaDCU CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mount Monadnock: Jonwmcinenrey, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Walden Pond: Victorgrigas, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Quabbin Reservoir: engineerchange, CC BY 2.0 · America's Stonehenge: User:Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Canobie Lake Park: Alex1961, CC BY-SA 2.0 · DCU Center: Terageorge, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Greenville
20pages on Greenville
The big questions
SchoolsCBehind 69% of NH districtsSafety0.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2024)HealthBBetter than NH on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA$391K typical home · down 0.4% in a yearWork & commuteC$72K median household income · 220 jobs hereNatural hazardsC+FEMA risk higher than 51% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Greenville
Fitchburg State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Fitchburg, MA11.7 mi$11,346 in-state tuitionFranklin Pierce UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Rindge13.2 mi$46,442 tuitionNashua Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Nashua14.2 mi$7,140 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Greenville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Hampshire.
About Greenville
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Greenville is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,974 at the 2020 census, down from 2,105 at the 2010 census. It is located at the junctions of New Hampshire routes 31, 45, and 123. It contains the census-designated place of the same name.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1872
- Area
- 6.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 830 ft
- ZIP code
- 03048
- Area code
- 603
Greenville’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Greenville.
MasonNew IpswichGreenville
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | — | — | A | — | C | B |
| Mason | — | — | C− | A | A+ | B+ |
| New Ipswich | #59 | B+ | C+ | A− | C | A− |
Greenville and Mason have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Greenville reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Greenville with a neighbor →
Questions about Greenville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Greenville, NH expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.