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Living in
Five Forks.
Five Forks is an unincorporated community in Greenville County, SC. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Five Forks
Living in Five Forks means settling into one of South Carolina's most affluent and rapidly growing suburbs, about 11 miles east of downtown Greenville—close enough for job access and culture, far enough to feel like you're in your own community. The neighborhood skews decidedly upscale and family-oriented, with nearly three-quarters of households being married couples and over 42% raising kids, so expect well-maintained subdivisions, good schools through Greenville County Schools, and the kind of neighborhood stability where people actually stay put. The median household income here is around $140,668, roughly double what you'd find elsewhere in Greenville County, and the cost of living reflects that affluence—median home values sit near $452,000 and rental costs around $2,178 monthly, so this is a place where financial security matters and shows.
Five Forks at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Foreign-Born
9.4%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
+7.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Five Forks: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Five Forks, the largest foreign-born group is from India (15.1%), and 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.2%
of residents
65 and Older
13.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.4%
of households
Married Couples
73.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.87
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 85% above SC average
Rent, home values, and income in Five Forks
In Five Forks, rent runs 85% above the SC average, and home values are 75% above the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
39.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,198
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
86.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below SC average
Unemployment in Five Forks
Unemployment in Greenville County, which includes Five Forks, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the SC average.
Unemployment rate
Five Forks: Greenville County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Greenville County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Five Forks is about 3% of Greenville County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Five Forks Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.2 min avg
How Five Forks residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Five Forks, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
Small hub1.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 78 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Greenville County Sheriff's Office, which covers Five Forks, is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
322.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,222.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Greenville County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Greenville County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Greenville County, which includes Five Forks, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31.4M |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $761,000 |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $101,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.6M |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $150,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Greenville County, county-wide
Five Forks is about 3% of Greenville County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Greenville County, which includes Five Forks, is typically good — 203 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
203
per year
Moderate Days
162
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Greenville County, county-wide
Five Forks is about 3% of Greenville County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Five Forks has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.7"
Annual Snowfall
3.9"
Hot Days/Year
48
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
54
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
117
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.12" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 3.84" |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 4.48" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 4.04" |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 4.07" |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 3.90" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.82" |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 4.66" |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.73" |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.59" |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 3.84" |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 4.58" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Five Forks
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Five Forks's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Pelham Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Greer
The Carolina Ctr for Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 4.2 mi away · Greer
Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Simpsonville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Five Forks
Five Forks's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 65.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
65.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Five Forks (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,005 students · in-state tuition $25,150 · 65% graduate · median earnings $49,158 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-South Carolina
10.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,868 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cowpens National Battlefield, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Five Forks
Five Forks has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cowpens National Battlefield (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
32 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
34 mi awayNinety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
47 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
53 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
53 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
54 mi awayGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
91 mi awayAndrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Five Forks
Five Forks Branch
104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville
Cities Near Five Forks
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Five Forks?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Five Forks FAQ
Is Five Forks, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Five Forks's median rent is $2,178/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $141,786/year. Median home value is $452,200.
Is Five Forks, South Carolina safe?⌄
Five Forks is policed by the Greenville County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 323 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1223 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Five Forks, South Carolina?⌄
Greenville County, which includes Five Forks, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Five Forks, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Five Forks is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,178/month and median household income is $141,786/year. The median home value is $452,200. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Five Forks, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Five Forks is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from