Greenville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenville County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
71,755 Population 2,368/sq mi density
$68,460 Median Income $56,953 per capita
$453,300 Home Value $331,641 Zillow
$1,248 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
650 Violent Crime/100K 3,479 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,460 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$453,300 home value, $1,248/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
650 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Greenville, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,460
9% below
$56,953 per capita
Home Value
$453,300
61% above
Zillow: $331,641
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
7% above
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
650/100K
71% above
3,479/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.0%
63% above
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Greenville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Greenville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
161%
Rent
107%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
163%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
171%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greenville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greenville residents earn a median household income of $68,460 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,953. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,298 business establishments, including 1,400 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greenville is $453,300 , 61% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,641. Median rent is $1,248/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Greenville reports 650 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,479/100K. The murder rate is 9.5/100K.

Education

55.0% of adults in Greenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% above the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greenville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population71,755
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density2,368/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,460
Per Capita$56,953
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216

Housing

C+
Home Value$453,300
Rent$1,248
Ownership41.2%
Zillow$331,641
Housing Units37,113
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

F
Violent650/100K
Property3,479/100K
Murder9.5/100K
Assault541/100K
Burglary307/100K

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,142/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation971 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.0%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+21.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations78
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Greenville was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.