Greer, SC โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Spartanburg County ยท South Carolina

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Greer based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Greer
National Avg
South Carolina Avg
Population: 67Income: 53Home Value: 26Safety: 100Education: 39Median Age: 59Climate: 50Cost of Living: 60

Quick Stats

Population

39,191

2023 ACS

Median Income

$80,030

2023

Median Home Value

$264,300

2023

Median Rent

$1,144

2023

Median Age

35.5

Unemployment

2.2%

Cost of Living Index

119.1

100 = national avg

Greer is a city in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, with a population of 39,191 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Greer is one of the communities in South Carolina.

The median household income in Greer is $80,030, and the median home value is $264,300. The cost of living index is 119.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,144 per month. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, and the median age is 35.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

39,191

Male

19,055

48.6%

Female

20,136

51.4%

Median Age

35.5

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

27.5%

High School or Higher

43.6%

Foreign Born

14.1%

Veterans

4.9%

Married

42.0%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.524

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

64.1%

Foreign Born

14.1%

White
64.1%
Black
16.4%
Asian
6.1%
Native American
0.3%
Two or More
9.8%
Other
3.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

15.5%

6,071 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

84.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
2,715 (44.7%)
Puerto Rican
944 (15.5%)
Cuban
275 (4.5%)
Dominican
47 (0.8%)
Salvadoran
71 (1.2%)
Guatemalan
29 (0.5%)
Colombian
701 (11.5%)
Honduran
415 (6.8%)
Ecuadorian
7 (0.1%)
Peruvian
62 (1.0%)
Other Hispanic
803 (13.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,371 (57.2%)
Chinese
163 (6.8%)
Filipino
246 (10.3%)
Vietnamese
118 (4.9%)
Korean
104 (4.3%)
Japanese
77 (3.2%)
Pakistani
212 (8.9%)
Thai
65 (2.7%)
Other Asian
40 (1.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
100 (98.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

36,611

English Only

81.8%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

4,156 speakers

Limited English

6.7%

Language Distribution

Spanish
4,156 (11.4%)
Other Indo-European
1,124 (3.1%)
Other Asian
437 (1.2%)
Tagalog
229 (0.6%)
German
151 (0.4%)
Arabic
150 (0.4%)
Vietnamese
118 (0.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
113 (0.3%)
Korean
104 (0.3%)
Chinese
69 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

93.3%

Limited English Proficiency

6.7%

Spanish
47.1% limited English
Other Indo-European
10.2% limited English
Other Asian
30.0% limited English
Tagalog
29.7% limited English
German
21.2% limited English
Arabic
38.7% limited English
Vietnamese
83.0% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
6.2% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,908

4.9% of population

Disability Rate

34.5%

658 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$69,135

Unemployment Rate

0.8%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
37.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
22.2%
Vietnam
26.0%
Korea
3.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
19.6%
35-54
31.4%
55-64
16.1%
65-74
21.0%
75+
11.9%

Male Veterans

1,705

89.4%

Female Veterans

203

10.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$69,135

Non-Veteran Income

$43,027

Difference

$26,108

60.7% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

658

Without Disability

1,250

Disability Rate

34.5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

20,492

#1 Ancestry

English

11.6% (4,558)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

9.6% (3,775)

#3 Ancestry

German

7.8% (3,048)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
11.6%
Irish
9.6%
German
7.8%
American
4.2%
Scotch-Irish
4.0%
Italian
3.4%
Scottish
2.2%
Polish
1.8%
French
1.0%
Norwegian
0.7%
Arab
0.6%
British
0.6%
Dutch
0.5%
European
0.5%
Welsh
0.4%
Sub-Saharan African
0.4%
Swedish
0.4%
Russian
0.4%
Canadian
0.4%
Finnish
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

15,327

Family Households

10,165

66.3%

Married Couples

7,402

48.3%

Non-Family Households

5,162

33.7%

Single Mother Households

1,924

12.6%

Single Father Households

839

5.5%

Living Alone

4,418

28.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

9,884

In Married Couple

7,197

72.8%

With Single Mother

1,995

20.2%

With Single Father

692

7.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$92,213

Married Couple Income

$102,321

Single Mother Income

$61,094

Single Father Income

$60,039

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.5

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

756

Grandparents Responsible

139

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$80,030

+9% vs national

Per Capita Income

$40,949

+10% vs national

Poverty Rate

9.9%

-27% vs national

Gini Index

0.4345

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

2.2%

-57% vs national

SNAP Recipients

6.9%

of households

How Greer Compares

Greer vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Greer is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Greer. The median household income here is $80,030.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
12.2%
$25-50K
17.0%
$50-75K
17.5%
$75-100K
15.7%
$100-150K
18.2%
$150-200K
9.8%
$200K+
9.6%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

2.2%

-64% vs SC avg

Labor Force

20,698

Employed

20,216

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

27.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

43.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.5

Work from Home

13.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

119.1

100 = national avg

+19.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$52,392

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$123,835

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
124.7
Food
111.2
Transportation
122.3
Healthcare
108.9
Utilities
111.6

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,083

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,187

per month

The median household income in Greer, SC is $80,030, which is 9.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $40,949. The poverty rate of 9.9% is lower than the SC state average of 19.1%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4345, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, compared to the state average of 6.1%. The labor force is 20,698. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 77.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 119.1, which is 19.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 124.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $52,392 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$329,900

Median List Price

$335,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$161

Days on Market

87

Active Inventory

183

Months of Supply

4.7

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$342,707

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,558

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

12.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

18.2%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
12.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
18.2%
Listings with Price Drops
29.0%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 1.9%List Price โ†‘ 12.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

39

New Listings

49

Pending Sales

55

Homes Sold โ†“ 57.1%New Listings โ†“ 46.7%Pending โ†“ 43.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$161

Median List $/SF

$184

Sale $/SF โ†“ 3.6%List $/SF โ†‘ 6.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Greer, SC? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Spartanburg, SC metro area, home prices have risen 379.5% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 135.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 124.7%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 65.4%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 9.1%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Spartanburg, SC housing market rather than Greer alone.

40yr โ†‘ 379.5%20yr โ†‘ 135%10yr โ†‘ 124.7%5yr โ†‘ 65.4%2yr โ†‘ 9.1%Q3 1986 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Spartanburg, SC

Greer vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Greer is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$264,300

Median Rent

$1,144

Total Housing Units

16,521

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Owner Occupied

72.5%

Renter Occupied

27.6%

Median Property Tax

$1,702

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,235

Housing Types

Single Family
81.3%
Multi-Family
15.9%
Mobile Home
2.7%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,702

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.64%

of home value

Median Home Value

$264,300

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,871

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,702) by the median home value ($264,300). In Greer, SC, this works out to an effective rate of 0.64%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Greer, SC is $329,900 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 87 days on the market. 12.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $161. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,558/month. About 72.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2002. There are 16,521 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,702. The effective tax rate is 0.64%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.50

per 1,000 residents

+35% vs national

Property Crime Rate

17.28

per 1,000 residents

+0% vs national

Total Crimes

991

2024

Violent Clearance

50%

cases solved

Property Clearance

24%

cases solved

YoY Change

+34.3%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2022

How Greer Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Greer vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Greer is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 26.3%Property โ†“ 29.1%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Greer police solve 100% of murder cases but only 11% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.02100.0%
RapeViolent200.4215.0%
RobberyViolent100.2150.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1332.7954.1%
BurglaryProperty601.2625.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty67314.1126.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty911.9111.0%

Greer, SC reported 167 violent crimes and 824 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.50 per 1,000 residents is 34.7% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 50% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 673 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 43.6% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241678243.5017.28
20221108522.6120.19
2021921,0032.5327.54
2020961,0532.8030.68
20191441,0214.3730.96
20181371,1514.3236.28
20171251,0764.2336.37
2016977403.3525.58
20151346874.7524.36

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

90.6

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

89.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

39.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

57.9

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

23

Public Assistance

$94.7M

Individual Assistance

$40.8M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

11 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $201.4M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Helene โ†’HurricaneSep 2024$23.5M$38.9M
Hurricane Debby โ†’Tropical StormAug 2024โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Idalia โ†’HurricaneAug 2023โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Ian โ†’HurricaneNov 2022โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Ian โ†’HurricaneSep 2022โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$67.1M$1.8M
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormMar 2020$1.7Mโ€”
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Dorian โ†’HurricaneSep 2019โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Florence โ†’HurricaneSep 2018โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneOct 2017โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Matthew โ†’HurricaneOct 2016โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodOct 2015$700K$54K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2015โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2014โ€”โ€”
Severe Ice Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormJan 2006$885Kโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Frances โ†’HurricaneOct 2004โ€”$18K
Severe Ice Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormJan 2003$668Kโ€”

Showing 20 of 27 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

157

Total Claims Paid

$2,602,878

Avg Claim Payout

$16,579

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

12

Federal Funding

$301,103

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.04

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan4$95,832
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)4$58,504
601.1: Generators1$110,306
91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$36,461
401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Greer has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, lightning, cold wave. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (11 declarations). 157 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $94,670,337 in public assistance recovery funding. $40,757,441 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.4%

1.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.6%

0.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.6%

3.0pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.7%

Arthritis

24.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.6%

Loneliness

31.8%

Lack of Support

23.3%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

30.4%

Mobility

13.9%

Cognitive

14.6%

Hearing

6.1%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Greer has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.9 mi

Carolina Ctr For Behavioral He...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Carolina Ctr For Behavioral Health,The2.9 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Prisma Health Patewood Hospital6.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5โ€”
Pelham Medical Center6.8 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
St Francis-Downtown11.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital11.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Pop. Served

94,833

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
GREER CPW (SC2310005)53,6020
BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003)40,0060
CLIFFS AT GLASSY THE (SC2350023)1,1950
COUNTRY ACRES MHP300

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

3

Total COโ‚‚e

170.6K MT

Top Emitter

BMW MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

75.0K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
BMW MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
Bmw (Us) Holding Corp
Other75,037
ENOREE LANDFILL
County Of Greenville South Carolina
Waste65,069
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL AMERICA, INC. - POLYESTER FILM DIVISION
Mitsubishi Chemical America Inc
Other30,447

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 4 water systems serving the area. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 170.6K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

77.1%

-2% vs national

Public Transit

0.0%

-99% vs national

Work From Home

13.2%

+42% vs national

Carpool

7.6%

Walk

0.7%

How Greer's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

3

2023

6-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202333010
202233010
202133000
202055010
201933000
201833110

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Greer, SC covers travel times and transportation modes. 77.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 13.2% work from home, which is above the SC state average of 7.3%. 7.6% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.5%

of households

No Internet

6.1%

of households

Total Households

15,327

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.5%
Cellular Data Plan
85.5%
Satellite
4.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.5%
No Internet Access
6.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.6%

of households

Smartphone

93.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.2%

of households

Tablet

63.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.6%
Smartphone
93.0%
Desktop / Laptop
79.2%
Tablet
63.4%
Smartphone Only
10.8%
No Computer
3.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.2ยข

per kWh

-25% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.6ยข

per kWh

-31% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.8ยข

per kWh

-42% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$150

residential

+2% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

17% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in South Carolina averages 14.2ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $150. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Greer vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Population Served

94,833

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
GREER CPW (SC2310005)CommunitySurface water53,6020
BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003)CommunityPurchased surface water40,0060
CLIFFS AT GLASSY THE (SC2350023)CommunityGround water1,1950
COUNTRY ACRES MHPCommunityGround water300

92.8% of households in Greer have broadband internet access. 82.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.1% of households have no internet access. 10.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 94,833 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Greer is located in Spartanburg County, SC. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Greer.

Election Overview

Source: Spartanburg County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

50,710

32.6%

GOP Votes

103,032

66.2%

Total Votes

155,597

Margin

R+33.6%

Shift from 2020

R+6.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+33.6%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202450,710103,032155,59732.6%66.2%R+33.6
202052,92693,560148,65535.6%62.9%R+27.3
201639,88876,101120,79333.0%63.0%R+30.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Spartanburg County recorded 155,597 total votes. Republicans won the county with 66.2% of the vote compared to 32.6% for Democrats, a margin of R+33.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+6.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Spartanburg County has shifted 3.6 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

312

Total Assets

$116.3M

Total Income

$36.3M

Per 10K Residents

79.6

nonprofits

-12.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

14

Median Assets

$72K

Oldest Active

1944

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
50
Human Services
36
Education
23
Recreation & Sports
21
Arts & Culture
16
Philanthropy
12
Animal-Related
9
Community Improvement
8
Mental Health
6
Youth Development
5
Health Care
4
Housing & Shelter
4
Public Safety
4
Public Benefit
4
Environment
3
Voluntary Health
3
Crime & Legal
3
International
2
Medical Research
1
Employment
1
Food & Agriculture
1
Civil Rights
1
Mutual Benefit
1
85.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $99.1M of $116.3M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Greer

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
SCAGO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESCORPORATION FOR CHEROKEE COUNTYEducation$46.6M$2.8M2020
JOHN I SMITH CHARITIES INCโ€”$23.4M$8.6M1986
NEHEMIAH COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION CORPORATIONโ€”$10.0M$1.5M1993
HARTNESS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$6.4M$903K2007
PHILLIPS FOUNDATIONโ€”$4.1M$206K1990
GREER COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INCHuman Services$2.0M$1.5M1973
GREER CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER INCEducation$1.9M$621K1997
PATRICK FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.8M$868K2006
BMW CAR CLUB OF AMERICA FOUNDATIONEducation$1.5M$961K2003
CITIZENS BUILDING & LOAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.5M$715K1999
GREER RELIEF & RESOURCES AGENCYHuman Services$1.3M$3.3M1963
OWINGS FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.3M$158K2004
THE PREMIER FOUNDATIONReligion$1.3M$2.3M2015
AS-SABEEL ACADEMY OF GREENVILLEEducation$1.2M$1.0M2010
BMW MOTORCYCLE OWNERS OF AMERICA MOA FOUNDATIONPublic Safety$851K$338K2000
DAILY BREAD MINISTRIES INCโ€”$844K$282K1993
BUTTON & ROD COOK FDN CHARITABLE TR 041498Philanthropy$746K$238K1998
GREER COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER INCHuman Services$742K$242K1996
UPSTATE HERITAGE MUSEUM INCArts & Culture$716K$121K2020
INTERNATIONAL BALLETArts & Culture$629K$1.4M2005
JOSHUAS WAY INCReligion$581K$159K2000
LILY PAD- A SOFT PLACE TO LAND INCHuman Services$502K$635K2022
UBIQUITY INCEducation$435K$215K1996
JESSIE C TAYLOR RVOC TR FBO OAKEY RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCHPhilanthropy$430K$742002
MEDIATRIX SC INCReligion$403K$161K2003
LIFE OVER COFFEEMental Health$399K$293K2009
GREER RECREATION ASSOCIATION INCโ€”$365K$149K1977
AMERICAN TOPICAL ASSOCIATION INCArts & Culture$359K$200K1981
SKYLA STRONGHuman Services$348K$149K2017
GREENVILLE HURRICANES INCRecreation & Sports$315K$430K2019
3GEN MINISTRIESReligion$223K$530K2019
WELLSPOKEN MINISTRIESReligion$209K$114K2006
REDISCOVERING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES & RECREATIONHuman Services$201K$62K2014
CRESTVIEW CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ACADEMY INCReligion$201K$137K2022
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INCโ€”$185K$196K1967
INTEGRA VENTURES INCReligion$175K$81K1996
GREATER GREENVILLE HOCKEY ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$173K$492K2019
BETTER BUSINESS EDUCATION FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$172K$77K2015
CONTAGIOUS DISCIPLE MAKINGHuman Services$114K$250K2015
SOUTH CAROLINA FALUN DAFA ASSOCIATIONReligion$111K$260K2012
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH BOOSTE R CLUBEducation$99K$127K2014
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS INCArts & Culture$82K$131K2004
DOCTORS WORLD WIDE USA INCPhilanthropy$82K$87K2016
BELLA MUNTEAN-ANGEL HEART OF HOPE CHARITY INCVoluntary Health$80K$53K2019
WHOLE FITNESSโ€”$77K$62K2018
CHRISTMAS SHOESHuman Services$72K$110K2014
PTA SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSโ€”$69K$77K1979
PTA SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSโ€”$68K$123K1979
FRIENDS OF THE HIGHLANDERSPublic Safety$64K$43K2021
COUNSELLING GLOBAL INCMental Health$59K$162K2024

Greer, SC has 312 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $116.3M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 50 organizations. 14 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 79.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1944.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

292

Total Approved

$148.1M

Jobs Supported

3,335

Per 10K Residents

74.5

SBA loans

+6.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

68

Top Lender

TD Bank, National Association

39 loans

Top Industry

Health Care & Social Assistance

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)92% of all loans

Loans

269

Total Amount

$131.8M

Avg Loan

$489,879

Median Loan

$157,000

SBA Guaranteed

$101.0M(77%)

Jobs Supported

2,995

5048% of all loans

Loans

23

Total Amount

$16.3M

Avg Loan

$709,696

Median Loan

$503,000

7(a) โ€” 92%504 โ€” 8%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

88

30% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$57.3M

39% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$651,165

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Health Care & Social Assistance38 loans
NAICS 62
$28.5M
Construction34 loans
NAICS 23
$11.4M
Accommodation & Food Services34 loans
NAICS 72
$28.1M
Other Services27 loans
NAICS 81
$9.6M
Professional & Technical Services26 loans
NAICS 54
$8.6M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Jayalaxmi Corporation2$5.6M
X-squad Llc3$5.5M
Acmc Holding Inc.2$5.0M
Leemad Llc2$5.0M
Bowes Properties Llc3$3.7M
Little Me Academy Llc1$3.4M
U.s. Repac Llc2$3.4M
Bc Custom Doors Llc1$3.4M
Greer Self Storage Llc1$3.1M
Richard Derek Tucker Dmd2$2.8M

Greer, SC has received 292 SBA loans totaling $148.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 269 loans (92% of the total), supporting 2,995 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 23 loans totaling $16.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Health Care & Social Assistance. The most active SBA lender in Greer is TD Bank, National Association with 39 loans. That works out to 74.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

11

Total Population

252,048

Avg Median Income

-$60,533,954

Avg Home Value

-$60,383,052

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
2933418,260$76,595$267,300$1,22123.0
2936514,566$73,142$230,500$1,20817.6
29375129$154,583$241,700N/A0.1
29377422$47,325$9,999N/A1.4
293857,809$56,723$207,300$1,02918.7
2960931,080$64,837$303,800$1,07824.3
296141,904N/AN/AN/A0.2
2961538,709$74,200$348,600$1,20319.2
2965041,272$91,640$332,300$1,34418.0
2965154,320$80,748$264,200$1,02189.6
2968743,577$73,379$247,400$1,17048.2

Greer, SC has 11 ZIP codes with a combined population of 252,048. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$60,533,954. The average median home value is -$60,383,052. The average median monthly rent is -$181,817,339.

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