City profile
Berea, SC
Greenville County · Population 16,862
Berea is a town in Greenville County, SC with about 16,862 residents and a typical home value near $205,000. It is 4 miles from Greenville, SC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
218
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$204,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,206
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
81
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.50%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 94/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Lightning, Tornado
Nearest major airport
89 mi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 38% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
16,862
Black population
20.8%
County
Greenville County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 16,862 residents
- Typical home value about $205,000
- 4 miles from Greenville, SC
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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