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Greenville, SC

Aggregated across 8 ZIP codes in Greenville.

Population: 208,391 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Greenville, SC is $378,303 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $511,650 after a median 69 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,630/month. 46 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$378,303

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$378,303
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.9%
10-year appreciation
+100.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$379,581
House Price Index (state)
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$511,650
Median list price
$543,083
Median price per sqft
$263
1-year sale-price change
+11.5%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
62
For-sale inventory
970
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
85
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
257

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,630/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$894/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,117/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,293/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,939/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
46
Elementary schools
23
Middle schools
9
High schools
10
Charter schools
7
School districts serving the area
Greenville 01, Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, SC Public Charter School District
Schools include
Greenville Senior High Academy, A.J. Whittenberg Elementary, SC Governor's School for Arts and Humanities, Augusta Circle Elementary, Blythe Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
US Finishing/Cone Mills (2.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
71.5°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
66.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
175
Days with Moderate air quality
188
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-16,184
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
63,923
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,848

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
40
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (24 mi)
National parks include
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Cowpens National Battlefield, Blue Ridge Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
230
Nearest airport
Donaldson Field Airport (GDC) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS-DOWNTOWN, PRISMA HEALTH GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
35
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,114 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
33.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,926
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
76.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
259,463
Average weekly wage
$1,175
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,993

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GreenvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$378,303$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$511,650$290,675$325,000
Median days on market69 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,630/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,926$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Greenville, SC?
$378,303.
What is the median sale price in Greenville, SC?
$511,650.
How long do homes take to sell in Greenville, SC?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Greenville, SC?
Typical rent: $1,630/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Greenville, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Greenville, SC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Greenville, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Greenville, SC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Greenville, SC?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: US Finishing/Cone Mills, 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve Greenville, SC?
46 schools (23 elementary, 9 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Greenville, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 13.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Greenville, SC?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Greenville, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 91.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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