"Whenever I shall go away / Ill be longing for the day / that I will be in Greenville again / Mississippi youll be on my mind." (-Joseph Foreman, "Mississippi")
Greenville runs along Mark Twain’s beloved Mississippi River. Known as the Heart and Soul of the Delta, its 34,000 or so residents live on 27.7 square miles that has had its share of woes and triumph. (Being burned to the ground during the Civil War is one mighty woe.) Today, Greenville is a thriving agricultural and industrial community that folks are proud to call "home."
Before packing your things, there are some essentials you should know:
"Whenever I shall go away / Ill be longing for the day / that I will be in Greenville again / Mississippi youll be on my mind." (-Joseph Foreman, "Mississippi")
Greenville runs along Mark Twain’s beloved Mississippi River. Known as the Heart and Soul of the Delta, its 34,000 or so residents live on 27.7 square miles that has had its share of woes and triumph. (Being burned to the ground during the Civil War is one mighty woe.) Today, Greenville is a thriving agricultural and industrial community that folks are proud to call "home."
Before packing your things, there are some essentials you should know:
Climate
Milk-laden cornflakes will be less soggy than you will be. Perhaps due to the proximity of the river, Greenville gets a lot of rain. This city gets about 52 inches of rain per year, which is higher than the national average. Plus, all this rain nudges the Mississippi River to flood its banks -- a not uncommon occurrence. On the plus side, this city only gets about 1-inch of snow. Hey, if you wanted lots of snowfall you’d be moving to Buffalo, New York. Right?
People
Like most areas in the south, the people here are friendly, so be prepared to "chew the fat" with many of them on a daily basis.
Commute
Getting to work is a breeze. The average resident of Greenville only spends around 16 minutes traveling to work, which is below the amount of time most other Americans spend.
Look in the Newspaper
Reading Greenvilles newspaper, the Delta Democrat Times, can cue you in on whats available.
Take a Drive
Driving around the neighborhood is a pleasurable way to search for an apartment for rent. Just look for any "for rent" or "for lease" signs. Youll not only get a feel for the personality of the neighborhood, but youll get to see what your possible new home will look like!
Greenville has 13 neighborhoods, each of which has its own flavor. Here are brief highlights of some of the neighborhoods.
Route 82/Cypress Ln: If you think of yourself as a man or woman about town, you’ll want to establish your domain here. Awe-inspiring, stately homes are not a rarity, but there are plenty of city apartments along with home rentals from which you can choose. Of course, living in a ritzy part of town comes with a ritzy price tag.
Swiftwater: There is a mix of rental types here, from apartments for rent to single home rentals. Unfortunately, most of them are owner-occupied, so you may have trouble finding a place to call your own. But if you can get in, the cost for home rentals will only give you a slight case of heartburn.
S Main St/U.S. Route 82: If you like older homes, youll feel right at home here. Most of the homes, including buildings that house apartments for rent, were built between 1940 and 1969. But with a vacancy rate of 23%, you shouldn'thave much trouble finding a place. And the rent wont make you scream, "ouch," every month!
E. Reed Rd/S Main St: If you hate a long commute, look no further. This neighborhood has one of the shortest commutes to work in the whole country: under 15 minutes. How great is that? With a vacancy rate above 16%, you should be able to hone right in on your perfect home for rent.
Old Leland Rd/Pickett St: This neighborhood has a blend of home owners and renters. Caution: the vacancy rate is low, so be prepared to jump in when you find something you like!
Greenville is a lot of things, but a boring, do-nothing place it aint! This city has a rich historical heritage and six museums to match. On lazy Saturday afternoons, tour the Mount Holly Plantation or the Mississippi Levee System. You think visiting a levee is boring? Think again. This one is bigger, taller and longer than the Great Wall of China! Is fishing more your thing? No problem. Pack your pole and head to Lake Washington, a little over a mile south of Greenville. When you get hungry, stop in at the El Toro for some Mexican chow or Ginos Hamburgers for American fare. Greenville has something for everyone. So what are you waiting for?
