Greene County

NC · Pop. 89,244 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Greene County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 89,244.

$/Acre: $2,555

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 51.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax0.19%

Combined Sales Tax4.94%

Cost of Living Index102.2

Median Household Income$67,127

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,555

Median Home Price$185K

Acres for Sale4079

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,126 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)344 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K603

Property Crime /100K568

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate