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About
Life in Simpsonville
If you're considering Simpsonville, you're looking at a solidly middle-class suburb with genuine economic stability—unemployment sits at 4.0% because the "Golden Strip" actually has diverse industrial jobs, not just retail. Housing is reasonable for the Southeast at a median of $299,300, with median rents around $1,415, and household incomes averaging $82,000, so it's accessible without feeling stretched. The commute to Greenville is about 14 miles via I-385, and you're looking at roughly 23 minutes average, which is manageable if your job is in that direction.
Simpsonville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
8.8%
Broadband Internet
94.3%
of households
Population Growth
+21.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.8% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Simpsonville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Simpsonville, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (24.0%), and 7.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.5%
of residents
65 and Older
14.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.0%
of households
Married Couples
53.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.56
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 20% above SC average
Rent, home values, and income in Simpsonville
In Simpsonville, rent runs 20% above the SC average, and home values are 16% above the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,443
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $377,501 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below SC average
Unemployment in Simpsonville
Unemployment in Simpsonville is 0.5 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 Simpsonville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.4 min avg
How Simpsonville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Simpsonville, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
Small hub1.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 81 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 32% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Simpsonville runs 32% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
225
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,093.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Simpsonville 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 Simpsonville, 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
Simpsonville is about 5% 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 Simpsonville, 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
Simpsonville is about 5% of Greenville County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Simpsonville has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.4"
Hot Days/Year
54
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
61
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
85
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 30°F | 4.35" |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 4.00" |
| Mar | 65°F | 38°F | 4.47" |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 4.15" |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 3.66" |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 4.50" |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.40" |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.89" |
| Sep | 83°F | 61°F | 3.69" |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 3.62" |
| Nov | 64°F | 38°F | 3.86" |
| Dec | 56°F | 33°F | 4.65" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Simpsonville
Simpsonville has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Prisma Health Patewood Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 9.4 mi away · Greenville
Pelham Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Greer
The Carolina Ctr for Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 9.8 mi away · Greer
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.
Education17.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Simpsonville
Simpsonville's student/teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Simpsonville (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
11.2 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, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Simpsonville
Simpsonville has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cowpens National Battlefield (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
38 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
39 mi awayNinety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
43 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
57 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
57 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
59 mi awayGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Simpsonville
Simpsonville Branch
626 Ne Main Street, Simpsonville
Cities Near Simpsonville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Simpsonville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Simpsonville FAQ
Is Simpsonville, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Simpsonville's median rent is $1,415/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $82,457/year. Median home value is $299,300.
Is Simpsonville, South Carolina safe?⌄
Simpsonville's violent crime rate was 225 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2093 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Simpsonville, South Carolina?⌄
Simpsonville has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Simpsonville, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Simpsonville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,415/month and median household income is $82,457/year. The median home value is $299,300. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Simpsonville, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Simpsonville is 22 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