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Greenville, North Carolina
What It Is Like to Retire in Greenville
Greenville is a growing residential community of 88,000 located in Pitt County in the eastern part of North Carolina. Many active adults choose this as their retirement community because of its proximity to Pamlico Sound and the Outer Banks, its mild weather, and an economical lifestyle. The community is a young one, with the average age is 26 years. Many people in retirement tend to live in developments that are either designed for adults 55+, although many general developments located on the water and/or golf courses are popular. Greenville is in Pitt County
The town was recognized as "Sportstown USA by Sports Illustrated and the National Parks and Recreation Association. The recognition came for its commitment to providing sporting opportunities for residents. Thanks to its numerous sports facilities Greenville has hosted many important events such as the Girls Softball Babe Ruth World Series, the Beast of the East Soccer Tournament, and the North Carolina State Special Olympics Basketball Tournament. The North Carolina Senior Games and the Eastern Regional High School Basketball tournament are held here annually.
Pitt County has over twenty parks with hundreds of acres of hiking, fishing and boating. Water sports are popular on the Tar River and four lakes in the area. Golf is popular with 6 different courses to choose from, including Ironwood Golf Course. Nearby is the small town of Washington, which is popular with retirees and has active adult communities.
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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 mid-2023 was $223,441 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''.
What Is Not Special about Greenville
Greenville is somewhat remote, oriented towards families with young children, and has a high crime rate.
Who Will Like Retirement in Greenville
People who like living in small towns with an active sporting life.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Education, real estate, tourism, healthcare. Unemployment is higher than national average.
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 the national average.
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 cardiovascular care. Pitt County is among the top 3 counties in NC for physicians per person.
Transportation
Pitt-Greenville Airport is 3 miles from town.
Comments on "Greenville"
Admin says:
We loved Washington, NC (NC certified retirement community), but it's
far from family in northwest/northeast NJ. We are in Washington, NJ 07882
in Warren County. Looking to retirement in a town like Washington, NC
(on water with beautiful downtown), but a bit further north like in VA.
Editor's Comment: Virginia has some nice towns like that could match, but so does Maryland and Delaware. See the Northern Neck area in Virginia like Colonial Beach or Chestertown in Maryland. State Directories have a lot more.