The Town FilesGolden Grove, South Carolina
Community in Greenville County · population 3,002 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $178,000
- Household income
- $72,565
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 43.6
Golden Grove is a community of 3,002 people in Greenville County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $178,000, close to the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for families than 72% of South Carolina towns.
How Golden Grove ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Golden Grove is worth $178,000, close to the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $72,565, which is more affordable than 82% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,325 a month. 75.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Golden Grove | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,000 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,325 | $937 |
| Median household income | $72,565 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 75.9% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Golden Grove
| People | Golden Grove | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 15.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 87.8% |
Weather in Golden Grove
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 30.7°F. About 48.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Golden Grove since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 27, 1973 about 3.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 17, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 78 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 16, 2009.
Severe weather in Greenville County since 1996
Greenville County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Greenville County
Greenville County had 296,981 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,216 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Golden Grove itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Towns near Golden Grove
- Piedmont, SC2.3 mi · 5,411 people · home $161,900
- Gantt, SC4.7 mi · 15,006 people · home $184,400
- Powdersville, SC5.7 mi · 10,025 people · home $334,900
- Dunean, SC7.0 mi · 3,740 people · home $203,000
- Welcome, SC7.0 mi · 7,298 people · home $206,300
- Williamston, SC7.5 mi · 4,043 people · home $162,800
- Mauldin, SC8.3 mi · 24,724 people · home $258,500
- Greenville, SC9.0 mi · 70,720 people · home $487,500
Golden Grove questions
Is Golden Grove, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Golden Grove scores better for retirees than 17% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 50%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Golden Grove?
The median owner-occupied home in Golden Grove is valued at $178,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,565, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,325 a month.
What is the weather like in Golden Grove?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 30.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Golden Grove get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Golden Grove since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 27, 1973. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)