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Greenwood is a small city of 22,528 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $38,884
and a 7.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Greenwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Greenwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Greenwood 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: 90.5
Greenwood's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Greenwood costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Greenwood, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$111,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$793
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
44.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,884
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Greenwood's violent crime rate is 484.9 per 100,000 residents
— 28% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
484.9 /100k
Property Crime
3323.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Greenwood is served primarily by Greenwood 50.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Greenwood, SC
National Avg
School District
Greenwood 50
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Greenwood sees average highs of 54.9°F in January
and 92.1°F in July,
with 47.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Greenwood's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Greenwood roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $111,500 and median rent is $793/month.
Greenwood's violent crime rate is 484.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3323.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Greenwood are operated by Greenwood 50.
The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Greenwood, SC has a population of 22,528, a median household income of $38,884, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%.
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.
Greenwood averages 54.9°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.8 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Greenwood, SC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 29646, 29649.
The population of Greenwood, South Carolina is 22,528 with a median age of 32.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Greenwood: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $111,500, median household income $38,884, crime index 140 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greenwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
