City profile
Greenwood, SC
Greenwood County · Population 22,536
Greenwood is a town in Greenwood County, SC with about 22,536 residents and a typical home value near $136,000. It is 47 miles from Greenville, SC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
43°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
218
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$136,300
Typical monthly housing
$803
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
72
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 Low · county score 73/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Ice storm, Tornado
Nearest major airport
98 mi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 35% Democratic / 64% Republican
Community
Population
22,536
Black population
50.0%
County
Greenwood County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 22,536 residents
- Typical home value about $136,000
- 47 miles from Greenville, SC
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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