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Greenwood, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenwood County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,527 Population 1,350/sq mi density
$40,253 Median Income $20,831 per capita
$123,400 Home Value $183,459 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
1,494 Violent Crime/100K 5,515 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$40,253 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,400 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,494 violent crimes/100K (293% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Greenwood, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,253
46% below
$20,831 per capita
Home Value
$123,400
56% below
Zillow: $183,459
Median Rent
$826/mo
29% below
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,494/100K
293% above
5,515/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Greenwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
44%
Rent
71%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
393%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greenwood a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greenwood residents earn a median household income of $40,253 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,831. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,569 business establishments, including 144 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greenwood is $123,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,459. Median rent is $826/month, with 31.3% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Greenwood reports 1,494 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 293% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,515/100K. The murder rate is 8.5/100K.

Education

20.8% of adults in Greenwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greenwood has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population22,527
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density1,350/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,253
Per Capita$20,831
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$4,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,400
Rent$826
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$183,459
Housing Units9,646
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,494/100K
Property5,515/100K
Murder8.5/100K
Assault1,225/100K
Burglary1,084/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,119/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation628 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute16 min
Broadband72.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Greenwood was founded in 1823.
The median home in Greenwood was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 144 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.