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Greenville, South Carolina
Vibrant, walkable foothills downtown.
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At a glance
72,000
Population
35
Median age
$68,000
Median income
$375,000
Median home price
0.55%/yr
Property tax
$3,700
Monthly budget
98 (100=avg)
Cost of living
221/yr
Sunny days
55/100
Walk score
GSP — Greenville-Spartanburg (25 min)
Airport
5/5
Healthcare
63/100
Safety
Climate: Four mild seasons · State tax: Senior retirement-income deductions
Why retire in Greenville?
Greenville's revitalized downtown — Falls Park, the Swamp Rabbit Trail, and a lively food scene — sits at the foot of the Blue Ridge with four gentle seasons.
Pros
- Award-winning walkable downtown
- Mountains nearby
- Reasonable cost of living
- Strong Prisma/Bon Secours healthcare
Consider
- No beach
- Growing traffic
- Hot summers
Lifestyle
Riverside parks, greenway biking, breweries, theater, and easy Blue Ridge day trips.
Housing options
Downtown condos, established neighborhoods, and 55+ communities in the suburbs; steady new construction.
Healthcare
Prisma Health Upstate is a large academic system; Bon Secours adds options.
Senior living resources
Del Webb & Cresswind 55+ communities
Senior Action programs
Furman OLLI lifelong learning
Extensive trails & fitness
Local housing market
$375,000
Median sale price
40
Avg days on market
+4% yr/yr
Appreciation