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Greenwood.
About
Life in Greenwood
Greenwood is a community of 22,527 people in South Carolina. The median household income is $41,150, median rent runs about $839 per month, and median home values are around $136,300. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.
Greenwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.6%
Foreign-Born
4.2%
Broadband Internet
79.6%
of households
Population Growth
+1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Greenwood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Greenwood, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (55.1%), and 6.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
16.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
45.1%
of households
Married Couples
20.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.24
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 29% below SC average
Rent, home values, and income in Greenwood
In Greenwood, rent runs 29% below the SC average, and home values are 47% below the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,025
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
43.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $189,603 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts above SC average
Unemployment in Greenwood
Unemployment in Greenwood County, which includes Greenwood, is 0.9 percentage points higher than the SC average.
Unemployment rate
Greenwood: Greenwood County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Greenwood County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Greenwood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.9 min avg
How Greenwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Greenwood, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 48 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
Small hub1.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 99 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.
Safetyviolent crime 91% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Greenwood runs 91% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
630.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,392.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Greenwood Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
72.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Greenwood County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Greenwood County, which includes Greenwood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15.0M |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $210,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | Ice Storm | None reported |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $74,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,000 |
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.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Greenwood County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Edgefield County, SC (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 31 miles from Greenwood) is typically good — 248 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
248
per year
Moderate Days
117
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Edgefield County, SC (31 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Greenwood has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.7"
Hot Days/Year
56
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
65
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 3.91" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 3.61" |
| Mar | 65°F | 41°F | 4.17" |
| Apr | 73°F | 48°F | 2.79" |
| May | 81°F | 57°F | 2.99" |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 3.72" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 3.83" |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 3.25" |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.35" |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 3.03" |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 3.32" |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 4.04" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Greenwood
Greenwood has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Self Regional Healthcare
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Abbeville Area Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 13.2 mi away · Abbeville
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.
Education12.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Greenwood
Greenwood's student/teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Greenwood
Public · 4-year · 3,397 students · in-state tuition $11,700 · 51% graduate · median earnings $45,360 (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: Ninety Six National Historic Site, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Greenwood
Greenwood has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ninety Six National Historic Site (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ninety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
9 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
68 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
76 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
78 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
79 mi awayCongaree National Park
National Park
85 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Greenwood
Greenwood County Library
600 South Main St., Greenwood
Cities Near Greenwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Greenwood FAQ
Is Greenwood, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Greenwood's median rent is $839/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $41,150/year. Median home value is $136,300.
Is Greenwood, South Carolina safe?⌄
Greenwood's violent crime rate was 630 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3393 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Greenwood, South Carolina?⌄
Greenwood County, which includes Greenwood, has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Greenwood, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Greenwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $839/month and median household income is $41,150/year. The median home value is $136,300. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Greenwood, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Greenwood is 18 minutes, which is shorter than 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