Upstate South Carolina
Greenville
A vibrant heart of Upstate South Carolina experiencing steady growth (+6.6% since 2020), blending an economic powerhouse with a celebrated local arts and culinary scene.
Why Greenville
A local's take on Greenville, SC
Once an old mill town, Greenville has reinvented itself into one of the South's most celebrated mid-sized cities. It features a walkable downtown anchored by Falls Park on the Reedy, a serious food and arts culture, and a robust job market driven by giants like Prisma Health, Michelin, BMW, and GE Power, attracting a steady influx of families and remote professionals.
What makes it stand out
- Award-winning walkable downtown with Falls Park on the Reedy
- Powerhouse economy: Driven by Prisma Health, Michelin, BMW, and Fluor Corp
- Elite Schools: 5 high schools ranked in South Carolina's Top 25 (including Riverside and Wade Hampton)
- Deep local culture: Home to iconic festivals like Fall for Greenville and Artisphere
Schools at a glance
- ·Riverside High School (Top 15 in SC)
- ·Wade Hampton High School (Top 15 in SC)
- ·Mauldin High School
- ·Augusta Circle Elementary (#3 in SC)
Local favorites
- ·Soby's New South Cuisine (Since 1994)
- ·The Trappe Door (Belgian Underground)
- ·Scoundrel (James Beard Semifinalist)
- ·Brick Street Cafe
Parks & outdoors
- ·Falls Park on the Reedy (Iconic Waterfall)
- ·Swamp Rabbit Trail (23+ Mile Trail)
- ·Cleveland Park & Legacy Park
- ·Saluda Lake Landing (Kayaking)
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