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Greenville, Alabama

Introduction to Greenville, Alabama

Greenville, Alabama, in Butler county, is 42 miles SW of Montgomery, Alabama (center to center) and 185 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 7,228.

Greenville History

The City of Greenville was originally known as Butlerville. In 1822, it became the county seat of Butler County, which was founded in 1819. In the same year, the city was renamed Greenville after Greenville, South Carolina. Initially, the area was inhabited by the Muscogee, Choctaw, and Creek Indians.

Greenville and nearby Attractions

  • Hank Williams Boyhood Home and Museum
  • Pioneer Museum of Alabama
  • Alabama State Capitol
  • Roland Cooper State Park
  • Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
  • Frank Jackson State Park

Things To Do In Greenville

While staying in Greenville, one can visit the King Street Historic District, East Commerce Street Historic District, Commerce Street Residential Historic District, and South Greenville Historic District. The Confederate Park, Beeland Park, Day Memorial Park, and Dunbar Park also offer several recreational facilities. One can also visit the Greenville Public Library to explore some of the area's history. The city hosts annual events such as the Sweet Gum Bottom Blues Festival and Watermelon Jubilee.

Greenville Transportation

Flights can be availed from Montgomery Regional Airport.

Greenville Higher Education

There are several universities and colleges that offer higher educational facilities including Auburn University-Montgomery, Alabama State University, Tuskegee University, Community College of the Air Force, and many more.

High Points

Greenville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyGreenville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyGreenville Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 17%Greenville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Greenville, AL

Comparing Greenville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity78
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Men13
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home47
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime11

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