City profile
Greenville, MS
Washington County · Population 28,166
Greenville is a town in Washington County, MS with about 28,166 residents and a typical home value near $104,000. It is 90 miles from Jackson, MS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
45°F
Summer avg
81°F
Sunny days / yr
218
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$103,800
Typical monthly housing
$622
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
78
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.67%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.4%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.06%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 83/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Earthquake, Drought
Nearest major airport
130 mi to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 67% Democratic / 32% Republican
Community
Population
28,166
Black population
82.6%
County
Washington County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), tornadoes
Highlights
- About 28,166 residents
- Typical home value about $104,000
- 90 miles from Jackson, MS
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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