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Greer, SC


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Greer, South Carolina

Greer, South Carolina, in Greenville county, is 11 miles NE of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 80 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is part of the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 16,843 people people live in Greer.

The People and Families of Greer

In Greer, about 50% of adults are married.

Approximately 27% of Greer is non-white. In Greer you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greer had a median family income of $41,864.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($82,782) in Greer than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Greer Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Greer, about 62% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in South Carolina.

Commuting

In Greer, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Greer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Greer Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Greer Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Greer, SC

Comparing Greer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population74
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men48
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime46

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