The Town FilesTravelers Rest, South Carolina
City in Greenville County · population 7,788 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $284,800
- Household income
- $54,583
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 22.0
Travelers Rest is a city of 7,788 people in Greenville County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $284,800, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of South Carolina towns, better for cycling than 92% of South Carolina towns, more of a college town than 90% of South Carolina towns.
How Travelers Rest 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 Travelers Rest is worth $284,800, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $54,583, which is more affordable than 12% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,033 a month. 59.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Travelers Rest | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $284,800 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,033 | $937 |
| Median household income | $54,583 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 59.9% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Travelers Rest
| People | Travelers Rest | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.0 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.8% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.5% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.0% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 87.8% |
Weather in Travelers Rest
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 34.6°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.9 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Travelers Rest since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 25, 2020 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 25, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 90 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 10, 2011.
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 Travelers Rest itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Travelers Rest
4 public schools with 3,314 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelers Rest High | 9-12 | 1,303 | 18.4 |
| Northwest Middle | 6-8 | 822 | 16.8 |
| Gateway Elementary | PK-5 | 648 | 15.8 |
| Heritage Elementary | PK-5 | 541 | 14.6 |
Towns near Travelers Rest
- Sans Souci, SC4.9 mi · 8,581 people · home $226,500
- Berea, SC5.8 mi · 15,578 people · home $204,700
- Parker, SC7.6 mi · 13,407 people · home $150,400
- Taylors, SC8.1 mi · 23,222 people · home $257,500
- Wade Hampton, SC8.3 mi · 21,482 people · home $339,000
- Greenville, SC9.7 mi · 70,720 people · home $487,500
- Dunean, SC9.8 mi · 3,740 people · home $203,000
- Welcome, SC10.2 mi · 7,298 people · home $206,300
Travelers Rest questions
Is Travelers Rest, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Travelers Rest scores better for retirees than 83% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 19%. 15.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 22.0).
How much does a house cost in Travelers Rest?
The median owner-occupied home in Travelers Rest is valued at $284,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,583, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $1,033 a month.
What is the weather like in Travelers Rest?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.9 inches of snow.
Does Travelers Rest get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Travelers Rest since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 25, 2020. 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)