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Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg county, is 27 miles E of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 64 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. Part of the surrounding Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Spartanburg is home to some 39,673 residents.
In Spartanburg, about 37% of adults are married. People in Spartanburg have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
There are more females than males in Spartanburg than is typical.
In 2000, Spartanburg had a median family income of $36,108. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Spartanburg.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($147,947) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Spartanburg. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 50% of the housing in Spartanburg was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Spartanburg, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Spartanburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Spartanburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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