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Greer, South Carolina

Introduction to 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 CarolinaThe city is part of the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 16,843 people live in Greer.

Greer History

Greer was initially a tiny cross roads village or trading post. The region's early settlement began in the year 1876. Today, it has grown to become a thriving city with a population of approximately 20,000. Many of Greer's early settlers still have descendants who live in the area.

Greer and nearby Attractions

  • Greer Heritage Museum Inc
  • Auction City Greer
  • East Riverside Park
  • Springwood Park
  • Jetport Industrial Park
  • Hillcrest Church

Things To Do In Greer

There are many things to see and do in the city. You can visit the popular Square One Farmers Market or the city's other various shopping arcades. There are many well-stocked libraries which you can explore at your leisure time. You can also hangout with friends or family members in the well-maintained city parks. The parks also organize several events and programs.

Greer Transportation

The nearest international airport to the city is Greenville-Spartanburg International.

Greer Higher Education

Some of the colleges that provide higher education to residents of the city are Bob Jones University and Greenville Technical College.

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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