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Greer, SC

Founded 1876Greenville CountyElev. 312 m
Population
39,191
Median home
$264,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Greer

Greer is a city in South Carolina with about 39,191 residents. Greer was founded in 1876 and sits in Greenville County. The median age is 35.5 and the median household income is $80,030. Homes carry a median value of $264,300, and about 72% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (59%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
39,191
Median age
35.5
Median household income
$80,030
Per-capita income
$40,949
Poverty rate
9.9%
High-school grad or higher
91.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
Unemployment
2.2%
Avg. commute
24.3 min
Work from home
13.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White59%
Hispanic or Latino15.5%
Black16.4%
Asian6.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45.7%
Sales & office19.4%
Service16.1%
Production, transportation & material moving12.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$264,300
Median gross rent
$1,144/mo
Owner-occupied
72.4%
Median year built
2002
Households
15,327
Avg. household size
2.54

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Greer has 12 public schools — 5 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading52%
Math54%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Blue Ridge HighHighGrades 9–12
Greer HighHighGrades 9–12
J. Harley Bonds Career CenterHighGrades 9–12
Riverside HighHighGrades 9–12
Blue Ridge MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Greer MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Riverside MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Buena Vista ElementaryElementary
Chandler Creek ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Crestview ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Skyland ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Woodland ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime46% below national
Greer210
South Carolina478
United States386
↓ 52% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime12% below national
Greer1,722
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
↓ 45% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Greer Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Greer.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Greenville County
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Greer is in Greenville County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Greer was founded in 1876 and sits in Greenville County. Elevation ~312 m.

Population trend
40K24K39,19120102024
Map of Greer
Greer, SC
Where Greer is
CharlestonColumbiaNorth CharlestonMount PleasantRock HillGreenvilleGreer
Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gilreath's MillBarnwell, Arthur, HouseGreer DepotJames, Louie, HouseDavenport HouseTurner, R. Perry, HouseTurner, Robert G., HouseGreer Post Office
Notable people from Greer
Julian MayfieldKaleigh KurtzMichael RothTroy Pride Jr.Tremayne StephensDavid BennettGrady HowardTommy StringerAshley TranthamChris Wooten
People searches in Greer
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Nearby cities
Greenville (10 mi)Mauldin (11 mi)Simpsonville (14 mi)Fountain Inn (16 mi)Spartanburg (17 mi)Easley (21 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Greer, SC (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Greer, South Carolina.

Angela Denise Mayfield, 62
Greer · Spartanburg County · 29651
AKA Angela Dennis, Angela Daniell Dennis
Donald Lee Smith, 53
Greer · Greenville County · 29651
AKA Donald Smith, Duck Smith
Anthony Keith Miller, 50
Greer · Greenville County · 29651
AKA Anthony Miller, Anthony K Miller
Johnny Tyler Green, 34
Greer · Spartanburg County · 29651
James Edwin Wright Jr., 66
Greer · Greenville County · 29650
AKA James Wright, James E Wright
James Raymond Wilson, 44
Greer · 29651
AKA James Wilson, James R Wilson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Greer — frequently asked

What is the population of Greer, South Carolina?
Greer has a population of about 39,191, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Greer?
The median home value in Greer is $264,300, and the median gross rent is $1,144/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Greer safe? What is the crime rate?
Greer Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 210 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Greer face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Greenville County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, cold wave.
How many schools are in Greer?
Greer has 12 public schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Greer?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Greer. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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