Making the Move

family moving in to house

Greenville is located in Hunt County, one of the five fastest-growing counties in Texas. It’s no wonder that more people continue to move to Greenville and continue to change its demographics. Greenville offers easy access to Dallas and Fort Worth, while offering plenty of entertainment, restaurants, and activities of its own. The natural beauty of Texas is in Greenville’s backyard, but residents don’t have to choose between city and rural life. They can enjoy various hiking trails and fishing spots on Saturday, and catch a matinee of the latest touring Broadway hit on Sunday.

Greenville is also becoming a younger community each year. The median age of residents is 34, and the largest population is residents ages 20 to 29. This is a great place to raise a family and grow your career. 

If you’re considering moving to Greenville, either for work, or to start the next chapter of your life, fall in love with everything this corner of Texas has to offer. Here are invaluable resources and information you can use to guide your move.


Explore Housing Options in Greenville

There are currently 8,000 residential lots under development to accommodate the housing needs of Greenville families. Whether you are looking to settle into an apartment, or buy your forever home, you can find an ideal housing option in Greenville.


Enjoy a Reasonable Cost of Living

The cost of living in Greenville, Texas, is 7% lower than the national average, and considerably more affordable than living in Dallas, Houston, or Austin. Residents who move to Greenville can find affordable housing, reasonable utilities, and quality daycare costs. In fact, Greenville’s housing costs are 42% lower than the national average. The dream of homeownership is alive and well in Greenville, with new jobs moving here, and new homes being built each day. 


Give Your Kids a Quality Education

Families in Greenville can send their children to the Greenville Independent School District, which has 5,500 students. The district has four elementary school campuses, two middle schools, and two high schools—one traditional, and one alternative. Greenville ISD also supports an early childhood center for pre-k learners.

Greenville ISD boasts a 95% graduation rate, and receives an A rating (98/100) for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Greenville High School also boasts a state-of-the-art 50,000 square-foot Career and Technical Education facility, and state, national, and world championship-winning Robotics Teams. Your kids can thrive at Greenville ISD.


Start a Business with Support From the Chamber

The Greenville Board of Development (GBOD) works closely with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, to support entrepreneurs and new business owners in the area. There are Greenville Young Professionals meetups, networking events, business development resources, and opportunities to promote yourself on the member directory. Whether you are moving your business to Greenville, or starting a new chapter in life, turn to the Chamber to get the support you need.


Get Outdoors in Texas

There are endless ways to enjoy the outdoors in Texas when you live in Greenville. There are several lakes in the area that are home to the best bass fishing in Texas. These lakes are immersed in state parks that have endless hiking trails, where you can get to know local flora and fauna – including 142 species of mammals. If you would like to see other parts of the state, hop on one of the five nearby interstates and explore the dramatic hills of west Texas, or the coast down South.

The Texas State Park Pass provides unlimited access to 88 parks year-round for only $75 per year.


Live Like a Tourist

Greenville has a growing entertainment industry, and a community that cares about the quality of life of residents. There’s something to do every weekend in this city, from annual festivals, to new restaurant and store openings. While Greenville is a thriving city on its own, it also has easy access to Dallas and Fort Worth. You can continue to pack your weekend with events occurring in these nearby cities.

Here are a few invaluable resources for planning your free time in Greenville. Keep an eye on local event calendars to see what’s coming up.