Your Guide to Buying a Home in Greeneville, TN

Buying a Home in Greeneville, Tennessee

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Greeneville is located in Greene County

Population: 55,853

For the second year in a row, Greeneville was chosen the #1 small town in Tennessee by Norman Crampton, author of The 100 Best Small Towns in America, a nationwide guide to the best in small town living. Greeneville was also one of four towns in Tennessee and one of 200 towns and villages in the United States listed in America's Most Charming Towns and Villages.

Greene County's lifestyle is unparalleled. It provides a uniquely appealing place in which to live, work and raise a family. The climate consists of four very distinct, very mild seasons, which allow residents and visitors to take advantage of the limitless outdoor recreational opportunities available. Some of these opportunities are as follows: YMCA, health clubs, golf courses (public: 1 27-hole; 4 18-hole; 1 9-hole; 1 9-hole par 3 and PRIVATE: 1 18-hole), tennis courts, bicycle paths, bowling, skating, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee National Forest, Appalachian Trail, Nolichuckey Nature Trail, hiking club, lakes, boating, skiing (snow and water), fishing (trout and other), rafting, hunting, horseback trails, camping and swimming pools (4 public; 3 private).

Housing
In 2000, the average price of a single-family, three- or four-bedroom home in Greene County was $97,362. A five-bedroom home averaged $218,807. The average price for a condominium was $102,458.

Crime Rates
Residents in Greeneville and Greene County enjoy a very low crime rate. Reportable offenses averaged 60% below national crime figures. That amounts to 15 offenses per 1,000 residents, compared to a national average of 58 per 1,000 residents. The incidence of violent crime is even lower.

Government
Greeneville has the second highest performing city government in Tennessee, and is in the top 10% in the nation. Rated on schools, police, fire, streets and parks, the city scored 66 (the national average is 46).

Greene County is proud of its diverse economic base and low per capita debt (less than $100 per capita). Moody's Municipal Credit Report gives Greene County a Grade A rating which puts it in the top 25% of counties in Tennessee. All of Greene County's current debt will be paid within ten years.