Greeleyville is a small town of 418 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $40,417
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greeleyville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Greeleyville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Greeleyville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 84.9
Greeleyville's overall cost of living index is 84.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greeleyville costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greeleyville, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$102,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$417
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Greeleyville's violent crime rate is 484.1 per 100,000 residents
— 27% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
484.1 /100k
Property Crime
1643.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greeleyville is served primarily by Williamsburg 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greeleyville, SC
National Avg
School District
Williamsburg 01
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greeleyville sees average highs of 59.1°F in January
and 92.6°F in July,
with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Greeleyville's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greeleyville roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $102,100 and median rent is $417/month.
Greeleyville's violent crime rate is 484.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1643.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greeleyville are operated by Williamsburg 01.
The district has 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greeleyville, SC has a population of 418, a median household income of $40,417, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Greeleyville averages 59.1°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greeleyville, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29056.
The population of Greeleyville, South Carolina is 418 with a median age of 47.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greeleyville: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $102,100, median household income $40,417, crime index 108 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greeleyville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
