Greenville, IL

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Population
7,469
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
623 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$122,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$783/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,089
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Greenville is a small town of roughly 7,000 residents in south-central Illinois, located about 50 miles east of St. Louis. As the Bond County seat, it centers around a historic courthouse square filled with local shops, small businesses, and seasonal community events. Greenville University adds energy to the area, bringing campus athletics, concerts, and arts to town. Thanks to Interstate 70 running right along the south edge of the community, getting on the road for a daily commute or a day trip is quick and simple.

Local families are served by the Bond County Community Unit 2 school district, while outdoor lovers head to Governor Bond Lake for boating, fishing, and lakeside recreation. Employment opportunities are anchored by education, manufacturing, and regional facilities, with major hospitals and corporate hubs easily accessible in the greater St. Louis area. It offers a relaxed Midwestern pace of living with reliable neighborhood amenities and convenient regional access.

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