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Greer, SC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Greer.

Population: 99,092 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Greer, SC is $357,539 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $229,375 after a median 54 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,729/month. 12 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 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$357,539

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$357,539
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+5.7%
5-year appreciation
+30.0%
10-year appreciation
+83.6%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$357,708
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
$229,375
Median list price
$240,000
Median price per sqft
$164
1-year sale-price change
+11.9%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
467
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
141

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,729/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
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)
90.5 (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
12
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Schools include
Riverside Middle, Woodland Elementary, Riverside High, J. Harley Bonds Career Center, Buena Vista Elementary

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
Elmore Waste Disposal (3.5 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
63.5°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
53.5°F
Annual precipitation
47.0 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 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)
52
Days with Good air quality
167
Days with Moderate air quality
196
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
44,821
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,901

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (20 mi)
National parks include
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Cowpens National Battlefield, Blue Ridge Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
65
Nearest airport
The Flying Few Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CAROLINA CTR FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH,THE, PELHAM MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 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
1,998
Housing built before 1970
16.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,669
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
82.0%

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

GreerState medianUS median
Median home value$357,539$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$229,375$290,675$325,000
Median days on market54 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,729/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,669$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 Greer, SC?
$357,539.
What is the median sale price in Greer, SC?
$229,375.
How long do homes take to sell in Greer, SC?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Greer, SC?
Typical rent: $1,729/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Greer, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Greer, 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 Greer, 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 Greer, SC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Greer, SC?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Elmore Waste Disposal, 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve Greer, SC?
12 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Greer, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Greer, SC?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Greer, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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