I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $197,400 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,936 people. With a population of 29,936, Greenville is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Greenville sits at 269.1 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Ellie Cook
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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Leo Hall
good to know, thanks
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Piper P.
I've been living here for 14 years and I'd say it exceeded my expectations. The public transit is average compared to other places I've lived. Overall No regrets on my end..
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Hudson White
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a writer, 50, moved here 6 years ago from San Francisco. I've lived in Meadowbrook and Eastside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Decent public transit for the size
2. Four distinct seasons
3. Affordable housing options
4. The people are generally challenging - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Not very walkable outside downtown
2. Limited entertainment options
3. The school system situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Meadowbrook: Great for young professionals. average vibes, walkable.
- Eastside: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from San Francisco, everything felt better than expected. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is growing. You can live comfortably on $70K-$70K here.
**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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atlguy2023
Came here for cost of living and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The healthcare is honestly better than expected and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Jose Cooper
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want school system, then yeah this place is great. But if pet-friendliness matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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