Greenville, South Carolina
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Greenville.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Greenville?
For relocators asking how much Greenville costs: the housing index sits at 121 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $453,300 and rents near $1,248. Local median income is about $68,460 and unemployment recently ran 3.7% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 21 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 42 per 100k (catalog avg 602.7).
- Housing cost index
- 121U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $453,300U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,248U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $68,460U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 3.7%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 21 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 42per 100k · avg 602.7
- Summer high
- 89°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Greenville compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 71,755City limits · not metro/MSA
- Median household income
- $68,460Incorporated place (ACS)13% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538
- Housing cost index
- 121ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)21% above U.S. avgU.S. 100
- Median home value
- $453,300City limits (ACS)49% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,248City limits (ACS)7% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348
- Unemployment
- 3.7%County LAUS · not city-onlyNear U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts
- Avg commute
- 21 min16% below U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3816% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 42launch estimate, not FBI-verified yet
- Property crime rate
- 55launch estimate, not FBI-verified yet
- Summer high
- 89°F2.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 37°F3.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 47 in42% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 2449% below U.S. avgU.S. 269
Population trend
Greenville grew 25.2% from 59,414 in 2010 to 74,371 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024)
Is Greenville expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Greenville runs 21 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 121 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $453,300 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,248 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Greenville?
Budget first around $1,248/month rent or $453,300 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $453,300
- Median rent $1,248/month
- Median household income $68,460
What is the job market like in Greenville?
Labor-market context for Greenville: unemployment 3.7% and median income $68,460. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 3.7% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $68,460
How long is the typical commute in Greenville?
Plan on roughly 21 minutes each way in Greenville. Walk Score estimates around 38 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 21 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 38/100
Is Greenville safer than similar U.S. cities?
Greenville's FBI-derived violent rate (~42/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 42 per 100k
- Property 55 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Greenville?
Greenville's climate profile: 89°F summer peaks, 37°F winter mornings, 47" annual rainfall, and 244 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 89°F
- Winter low 37°F
- 47 in rain · 244 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in Greenville?
Downtown is the name relocators hear first; compare it with West End and North Main once you know your job location.
- Downtown
- West End
- North Main
Compare Greenville with another city
Relocators eyeing Greenville, South Carolina will find roughly 71,755 residents within city limits. Households here report a median income near $68,460; our housing-derived cost index is about 121 (above the national housing-cost baseline). Budget for median rents around $1,248 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Lowcountry humidity and inland Piedmont growth corridors both pull movers. Pack for 89°F summer peaks; winter mornings often settle near 37°F. Commutes average near 21 minutes one-way, with walkability near 38/100. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 3.7% for the surrounding county. This city hasn't had its FBI crime data refreshed yet, so the safety figure is a placeholder estimate — verify current numbers before treating it as authoritative.
Downtown draws the first wave of relocators; West End and North Main tend to show up once people trade vibe for school or parking tradeoffs. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Greenville with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Downtown
- West End
- North Main
Nearby & similar cities
Continue researching with these internal links — each page is a full data profile.
Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Greenville city, 1600000US4530850)
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Greenville County, June 2026
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer (curated seed)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00013886 GREENVILLE DWTN AP)
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024)
Last updated 2026-08-03
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