The Town FilesGreer, South Carolina
City in Greenville County · population 35,308 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $288,700
- Household income
- $82,626
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 36.0
Greer is a city of 35,308 people in Greenville County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $288,700, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks more vibrant than 87% of South Carolina towns, better for families than 84% of South Carolina towns, more walkable than 83% of South Carolina towns.
How Greer ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greer is worth $288,700, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $82,626, which is more affordable than 49% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,198 a month. 72.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greer | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $288,700 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,198 | $937 |
| Median household income | $82,626 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 72.7% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Greer
| People | Greer | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.6% | — |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 87.8% |
Weather in Greer
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 32.1°F. About 49.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.9 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greer since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 27, 1973 about 1.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 112 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 21, 2017.
Severe weather in Greenville County since 1996
Greenville County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4908: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 23, 2025 | Fire | FM-5576: Table Rock Fire Complex |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
Jobs and pay in Greenville County
Greenville County had 296,981 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,216 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Greer itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Greer
12 public schools with 11,727 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High | 9-12 | 1,816 | 19.5 |
| Greer High | 9-12 | 1,413 | 17.7 |
| Woodland Elementary | PK-5 | 1,298 | 17.1 |
| Blue Ridge High | 9-12 | 1,075 | 17.9 |
| Greer Middle | 6-8 | 1,065 | 17.2 |
| Riverside Middle | 6-8 | 1,048 | 15.4 |
| Blue Ridge Middle | 6-8 | 891 | 16.5 |
| Chandler Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 868 | 15.2 |
| Buena Vista Elementary | K-5 | 837 | 16.7 |
| Skyland Elementary | PK-5 | 752 | 14.7 |
| Crestview Elementary | PK-5 | 664 | 15.1 |
| J. Harley Bonds Career Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Greer
- Duncan, SC4.8 mi · 4,041 people · home $211,400
- Taylors, SC5.0 mi · 23,222 people · home $257,500
- Lyman, SC5.8 mi · 6,173 people · home $277,600
- Wade Hampton, SC6.7 mi · 21,482 people · home $339,000
- Wellford, SC7.0 mi · 3,293 people · home $223,000
- Startex, SC7.8 mi · 745 people · home —
- Reidville, SC8.1 mi · 1,634 people · home $331,000
- Five Forks, SC8.4 mi · 17,737 people · home $452,200
Greer questions
Is Greer, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greer scores better for retirees than 51% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 24%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Greer?
The median owner-occupied home in Greer is valued at $288,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,626, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,198 a month.
What is the weather like in Greer?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 32.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.7 inches of precipitation a year and 3.9 inches of snow.
Does Greer get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 27, 1973. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)