What are the schools like in Greer, SC?

Greer is served primarily by Greenville 01. The district operates 51 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, and 20 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Greer?

The median household income in Greer, SC is $73,534 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Greer, SC?

Greer has an average high temperature of 52.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.9 inches.

Greer, SC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Greer, SC affordable or expensive?

Greer's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Greer is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $239,400 and the median rent is $1,060 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Greer, SC?

Greer has a violent crime rate of 343.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1727.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Greer, SC a Good Place to Live?

Greer is a small city of 37,010 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $73,534 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Greer stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Greer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Greer 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: 92.8

Greer's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Greer costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Greer, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$239,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,060	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,534	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Greer's violent crime rate is 343.9 per 100,000 residents — 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

343.9 /100k

Property Crime

1727.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Greer is served primarily by Greenville 01. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Greer, SC	National Avg
School District	Greenville 01	—
Elementary Schools	51	—
Middle Schools	19	—
High Schools	20	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Greer sees average highs of 52.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 53.3 inches of annual precipitation and 3.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Greer, SC
Average High — January	52.8°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	53.3"
Annual Snowfall	3.9"

Demographics

Metric	Greer, SC	National Avg
Population	37,010	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.3%	18.9%
Asian	6.3%	6.3%
Under 18	27.0%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Taylors, SC 4 mi Duncan, SC 5 mi Wade Hampton, SC 6 mi Lyman, SC 7 mi Startex, SC 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Greer

Greer, SC is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

29651 29650

Greer vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greer, SC affordable or expensive?

Greer's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Greer roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $239,400 and median rent is $1,060/month.

What is the crime rate in Greer, SC?

Greer's violent crime rate is 343.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1727.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Greer?

Public schools in Greer are operated by Greenville 01. The district has 51 elementary, 19 middle, and 20 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 38.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Greer, SC a good place to live?

Greer, SC has a population of 37,010, a median household income of $73,534, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Greer?

Greer averages 52.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.3 inches with about 3.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Greer?

Greer, SC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 29651, 29650.

What is the population of Greer?

The population of Greer, South Carolina is 37,010 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Greer?

Key numbers for living in Greer: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $239,400, median household income $73,534, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.