The Town FilesGreenville County, South Carolina
548,166 people. The median home is worth $299,000 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $76,932.
Towns in Greenville County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 70,720 | $487,500 | $71,472 | 34.7 |
| Greer | 35,308 | $288,700 | $82,626 | 36.0 |
| Mauldin | 24,724 | $258,500 | $82,331 | 40.9 |
| Simpsonville | 23,354 | $299,300 | $82,457 | 37.1 |
| Taylors | 23,222 | $257,500 | $77,144 | 37.5 |
| Wade Hampton | 21,482 | $339,000 | $77,449 | 38.9 |
| Five Forks | 17,737 | $452,200 | $141,786 | 40.4 |
| Berea | 15,578 | $204,700 | $49,829 | 36.7 |
| Gantt | 15,006 | $184,400 | $47,316 | 31.5 |
| Parker | 13,407 | $150,400 | $40,043 | 31.9 |
| Fountain Inn | 10,416 | $275,300 | $73,585 | 35.2 |
| Sans Souci | 8,581 | $226,500 | $45,069 | 40.5 |
| Travelers Rest | 7,788 | $284,800 | $54,583 | 22.0 |
| Welcome | 7,298 | $206,300 | $66,094 | 39.1 |
| Dunean | 3,740 | $203,000 | $48,553 | 36.6 |
| Golden Grove | 3,002 | $178,000 | $72,565 | 43.6 |
People and housing
| Greenville County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $299,000 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,262 | $937 |
| Median household income | $76,932 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 38.4 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.3% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
296,981 jobs in 2024, average pay $63,216 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 988 storm events in Greenville County from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Greenville County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4908: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 23, 2025 | Fire | FM-5576: Table Rock Fire Complex |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).