At a Glance
Median Income
$40,253
$20,831 per capita
Home Value
$123,400
Zillow: $190,211
Median Rent
$826/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
507/100K
3,354/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
18.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greenwood a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 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 6.6% (83% above 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 $190,211. 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 507 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,354/100K.
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 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population22,527
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density1,350/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,253
Per Capita$20,831
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$4,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,400
Rent$826
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$190,211
Housing Units9,646
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent507/100K
Property3,354/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,119/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
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.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 144 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.