Greenville County

City in South Carolina, United States

Overview

Greenville County, centered around lively Greenville city, is known for its blend of Southern charm, thriving arts scene, and proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its revitalized downtown, scenic parks, and lively culinary scene make it a top destination in South Carolina.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
525,534
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.89°, -82.37°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,820
Local Cost
$1,790
Local Income
$3,450
Cashless
80
English
98
Temperature
14.6°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
4.5°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
-15.3°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1349 mm
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GMU
Distance
5 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.