At a Glance
Median Income
$80,030
$40,949 per capita
Home Value
$264,300
Zillow: $350,510
Median Rent
$1,144/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
348/100K
1,740/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
12.5% smoking rate
How Greer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greer a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Greer residents earn a median household income of $80,030 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,949. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% 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 Greer is $264,300 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,510. Median rent is $1,144/month, with 27.5% 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 2001.
Safety & Crime
Greer reports 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,740/100K. The murder rate is 2.1/100K.
Education
40.8% of adults in Greer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greer has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population39,191
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,667/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born14.1%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,030
Per Capita$40,949
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216
Housing
A+
Home Value$264,300
Rent$1,144
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$350,510
Housing Units15,351
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent348/100K
Property1,740/100K
Murder2.1/100K
Assault281/100K
Burglary126/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation981 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Greer was founded in 1876.
The median home in Greer was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
14.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.