Greenville : North Carolina
Living a Mountain Lifestyle in Greenville, North_Carolina
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Where to Retire in Greenville and Home Prices
Many people in retirement tend to live in developments that are designed for adults 55+, although many general developments located on the water and/or golf courses are popular as well.
Real estate prices in the area tend to be relatively low. The median home value in late 2021 was $177,166, according to Zillow.
What Is Special about Greenville
• Shiloh Farm is an entertainment complex centered around an 1827 plantation house. • Freeboot Friday’s – an evening of entertainment to celebrate the East Carolina Football team • East Carolina University brings a lot to the area • Very active in sports - "Sportstown USA" by ''Sports Illustrated''. Greenville is considering applying to be a "Certified Retirement Community"
What Is Not Special about Greenville
Greenville is somewhat remote, oriented towards families with young children, and has a high crime rate.
Climate and Physical Environment
Greenville is situated in a flat plain in the eastern portion of North Carolina. Winters are generally mild and summers hot and humid. View Google Map for Greenville NC For North Carolina Craigslist
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
East Carolina University has frequent performances of music, dance, and theater. The Greenville Theatre Project and the Magnolia Art Center. Several art galleries and museums feature major collections and traveling exhibits. The Wellington B. Gray Gallery features internationally known contemporary artists on the campus of East Carolina University. The May Museum and Park is popular, as is the Greenville Museum of Art with its permanent collection of 19th and 20th century American art. The Sheppard Library is very large and well-funded, it features more than 232,000 volumes.
Crime
The crime rate is higher than average (index of 547 vs. national index of 319).
Medical Facilities
Pitt County Memorial, part of University Health Systems of Eastern NC, is a teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center serving 29 counties in Eastern NC. The hospital works collaboratively with East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine. The East Carolina Heart Institute provides comprehensive cardiovasular care. Pitt County is among the top 3 counties in NC for physicians per person.
Transportation
Pitt-Greenville Airport is 3 miles from town
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