Greenville, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
71,755 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
55.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,460 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$453,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$583 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,126 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Greenville County
5
Greenville-Anderson-Greer Metro Area
5
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Greenville County
6
Greenville-Anderson-Greer Metro Area
6
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 40
Feb 4 0 43
Mar 5 0 50
Apr 4 0 58
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 5 0 76
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 50
Dec 4 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 6%

Schools

Sterling School
<1 miles, W 4.6 star

Colleges

Greenville Technical College
<1 miles, SW 1.4 star
Strayer University-South Carolina
1 miles, NE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Prisma Health Patewood Hospital
2 miles, E 5 star
St Francis-Downtown
3 miles, NW 5 star

Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
43 miles, N 1.4 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
94 miles, SE 1.4 star