Greenville, South Carolina

Population 59,955

Greenville is located in Greenville County, SC. The population is 59,955, making Greenville the largest city in Greenville County and the 6th largest city in the state of South Carolina.

There are 64 public schools in Greenville with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Greenville is moderate , and there are 58 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Greenville is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Greenville property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Greenville include Dunean, Wade Hampton and Judson.

Greenville Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 11.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 42.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 45.5%

Crime Rate

45.82% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 311
  • Violent Crimes: 576
  • Robbery: 117
  • Burglary: 504
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

28.56% Lower than national avg.
  • 58 offenders in Greenville
  • 9.67 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

554 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 53
  • Registered Polluters: 86
  • Superfunds: 30
  • Tanks & Spills: 385

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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64 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 64 K-12 public schools in Greenville, SC and 28 private schools. Homefacts rates Greenville's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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58 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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1,037 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Greenville, SC issued 1,037 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,037 permits, 187 were issued for single family homes and 850 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Greenville, SC issued 349 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 349 permits, 187 were issued for single family homes and 162 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $788
  • 1 Bedroom: $877
  • 2 Bedrooms: $999
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,304
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,593

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Environmental Hazards

554 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Greenville, SC has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Greenville, SC is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Greenville, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 43.07°
  • February 45.78°
  • March 53.97°
  • April 62.92°
  • May 70.28°
  • June 78.94°
  • July 81.08°
  • August 79.68°
  • September 73.95°
  • October 62.18°
  • November 52.25°
  • December 45.43°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Greenville, SC

Earthquakes
Greenville, SC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Greenville, SC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Greenville, SC has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Greenville, SC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Greenville, SC: $45,360

Unemployment

Unemployment in Greenville is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 30.01%
White Collar - 69.99%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nikki R. Haley
  • Sen. Lindsey Graham
  • Sen. Tim Scott

City Representatives

  • Trey Gowdy

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

98 FCC Towers view all

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