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Greer.
About
Life in Greer
If you're considering Greer, understand that this is a working city built around serious industrial infrastructure—BMW employs thousands here, and the inland port keeps trucks and rail activity constant. That said, the bones are solid for families and working professionals: median home values around $289,000, median household income at $80,000, and a low unemployment rate of 3.7% mean stable housing and job prospects. The commute averages about 24 minutes, which is reasonable for the region, and you're positioned between two larger metros if you need more urban amenities.
Greer at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Foreign-Born
12.6%
Broadband Internet
92.8%
of households
Population Growth
+41.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Greer: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Greer, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (19.5%), and 11.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.6%
of residents
65 and Older
13.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.6%
of households
Married Couples
49.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
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 about average for SC
Rent, home values, and income in Greer
In Greer, home values are 11% above the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,840
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $349,020 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below SC average
Unemployment in Greer
Unemployment in Greer is 0.8 percentage points lower than the SC average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Greer Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.3 min avg
How Greer residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Greer, 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
- 3 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
Small hub1.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 75 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 22% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Greer runs 22% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
257.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,111.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Greer Police Department
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 Greer, 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.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Greenville County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Greenville County, which includes Greer, 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
Climate89°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Greer 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
53.3"
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" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Greer
Greer has 2 hospitals, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
10.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Pelham Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
The Carolina Ctr for Behavioral Health
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Prisma Health Patewood Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.8 mi away · Greenville
St Francis-downtown
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.5 mi away · Greenville
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 12.9 mi away · Greenville
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.
Education16.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Greer
Greer's student/teacher ratio is 16.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 41.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Greer (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
11.5 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: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Greer
Greer has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
26 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
27 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
46 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
50 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
50 mi awayNinety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
56 mi awayGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
86 mi awayAndrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Greer
Greer Branch
505 Pennsylvania Ave., Greer
Cities Near Greer
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Greer?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Greer FAQ
Is Greer, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Greer's median rent is $1,198/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $82,626/year. Median home value is $288,700.
Is Greer, South Carolina safe?⌄
Greer's violent crime rate was 257 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1112 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Greer, South Carolina?⌄
Greer has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Greer, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Greer is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,198/month and median household income is $82,626/year. The median home value is $288,700. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Greer, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Greer is 24 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