The North Carolina city of Greenville, county seat of Pitt County, is located in the north central coastal plain region of eastern North Carolina, approximately 85 miles east of the state capital of Raleigh. Situated on the Tar River, Greenville is home to East Carolina University (ECU) and also to Pitt Community College.
Greenville and Pitt County have emerged as the commercial, cultural, educational, and medical hub of the region. Home to East Carolina University, the third largest university in North Carolina , the area exhibits a wealth of amenities and a Southern atmosphere that are "more than you expect."
Greenville and Pitt County boast over 20 parks and numerous public pools, tennis courts and golf courses. The city-run Greenville Aquatics & Fitness Center, located in the Greenville Industrial Park, is a full-service wellness center with an Olympic-size indoor pool. Greenville also serves as a regional entertainment and cultural hub for all of eastern North Carolina. Local theater groups such as the Magnolia Arts Center and the Greenville Theater Project contribute heavily to the performing arts scene in the community. The Smiles and Frowns Playhouse has provided first-rate children's theatre in the city for almost twenty years. The Greenville Museum of Art is a fully accredited art museum offering both beginner and advanced instruction in all aspects of art.
Greenville, NC is home to East Carolina University, the third largest in the state. Undergraduates attending the university can choose from 100 different fields for their bachelor's degree. Its medical school has established East Carolina University as the primary healthcare provider for the Greenville metropolitan area.
The Pitt County area offers outstanding nature areas such as The Walter L. Stasavich Science and Nature Center which houses such wonders as a 10,000 gallon fresh-water aquarium and much more. For the arts lovers then look no more than to The Center for Arts & Crafts or Greenville Museum of Art. Greenville as well boasts a number of museums including The Ledonia Wright African-American Cultural Center and The May Museum and Park.
The city of Greenville provides a unique southern charm with a vast array of amenities to serve both professional and personal needs alike.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $136,200
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 76,058. Greenville covers 25.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 56 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 27833, 27834, 27835, 27836, 27858 - Area code: 252
Climate
Greenville, NC climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 31.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Greenville is 49.34 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 5.89 Inches.
Information provided by idcide.com and city data.com
