Pros and Cons of Living in Greenville, SC 2024

[@livingingreenvillesc2899]

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[@zline-sp2fs]

You have a lot of similar cons to other realtors from KZbin and ones I've talked to. I came down to Greenville twice last year and I fell in love with it. Greer especially. I'm 40 next year and am looking to make the move by that time. I'm coming from NJ (born and raised) but the new NJ is nothing like the old farm country that I grew up in. I spent the summer in Greenville and while it was somewhat humid, it had nothing on NJ humidity. We also have the "no see ums" in NJ, they've managed to migrate their way up north. I know traffic congestion varies for lots of people, but personally Greenville's traffic was nothing compared to Central and Northern NJ. Personally, Greenville SC has way more Pro's than NJ at this point and I'm ready to make my move.

[@livingingreenvillesc2899]

I’d agree with you that the pros definitely outweigh the cons for me. I’ve helped a lot of people relocate from the Northeast in the past few years that have also felt the same way.

[@Rhoneman]

I would love to see more videos about amenities that are going to be built in various regions. For instance, we have some interest in Northern Greer but the section we were looking at had no grocery stores. It is kind of hard to believe. I have heard about some of the mixed use things that are on the books but nothing about any grocery stores that are considering expansion. Another area would be Woodruff, seems like with the new homes going in, there might be some commercial stuff to support the people going in.

[@livingingreenvillesc2899]

Thank you for your comment, Brad. I do a video once a month about upcoming developments. As of now, I’m not aware of too many commercial developments happening in Northern Greer. Many people choose that area as they want to get away, but I agree with you that with all of the recent residential developments commercial should follow behind. Woodruff will likely undergo some major changes in the next 5 years. I also did a video on BMW’s plans in the area in the past.

[@Rhoneman]

@@livingingreenvillesc2899 I was referencing some homes in O'neal Village near the southern tip of Lake Robinson built by SK Builders.

[@livingingreenvillesc2899]

@@Rhoneman , that's a great community. I have a few clients who live there and some who are currently building there now. You are right that grocery stores are further away than what is typically in many other areas in the upstate. I am not aware of any upcoming plans for a grocery store nearby, but I'll keep my ears open for anything. I would be surprised if we don't see more of that type of development in the near future with how many new homes have been put in that area.

[@sherryreeves3375]

Looking forward to visiting soon. And possibly moving there from Florida

[@livingingreenvillesc2899]

I hope you have a great trip. Feel free to reach out if I can help you with planning your trip.

[@reinielmartinez1723]

Me too

[@BillSklodowski]

I'm thinking of this area, too. If I may ask, where are you moving from in Florida? I'm in Gainesville now, but I've lived in several areas in the SW part of the state.

[@Sue-x9s]

I moving out Fla Looking into moving to area Greenville

[@jeny3239]

Am thinking to move there I sow few house for 200,000 4 bd 2 bath at a good price and the rent was not bad

[@whocares0316]

How is the crime rate these days in Greenville? We lived there for 18 months about 10 years ago and it was not a problem but just wondering about now. We are thinking about moving back from Georgia. Hated to hear Smiley's Cafe closed!!!

[@livingingreenvillesc2899]

I always recommend that someone contact the local sheriffs department or look at the county crime map near the areas they are interested in moving to. As a Realtor, crime is a topic we are prohibited from discussing due to licensing law. Crime can be a little subjective due to someone’s life experiences, expectations, etc.

[@dallane2876]

What about find jobs

[@livingingreenvillesc2899]

The unemployment rate is below the national average in Greenville, and we have new businesses moving to our area, so there are employment opportunities here.

[@mwilliams3472]

I recently took a trip to Greenville based on the KZbin videos and the hype. I was not impressed. This city's biggest attraction is a long walking and biking trail. The grocery stores are limited ( 1 Costco, 1 Whole Foods, etc.) There are 2 main avenues, Woodruff and Haywood. I was told these streets were filled with amazing shopping opportunities, they were not. There were a couple of strip malls with the usual (TJ Maxx, Ulta, etc). If you did not travel these two main avenues or use I-85 you use back streets that are 1 lane in each direction with no street lights. Greenville is basically Mayberry with a few modern updates. They say the cost of living is cheaper, but when you compare what it has to offer I disagree. There is nothing to do outside of hiking, walking and biking, yet I just visited an apartment complex that was charging $2100 for a 3 bdrm and they said they had lowered prices due to a large amount of available 3 bedrooms. I did not look for a job, but I just can't see employers in this one horse town paying well. Personally, I think there are better opportunities and options elsewhere. Greenville may one day live up to the hype (30 years from now), but for now all it is, is hype.

[@livingingreenvillesc2899]

Thank you for sharing your perspective. I'm sorry to hear that Greenville did not meet your expectations. Of course, Greenville is not a fit for everyone, and it sounds like it just was not the place for you. Every perspective is completely valid, and we all have different criteria for what we are looking for whenever we decide on the city we'd like to live in. Greenville is known for being an active city, so those who enjoy being outdoors, going to local and state parks, walking/biking trails, and hiking tend to really love Greenville. Beyond that, a couple of things I wanted to point out is that Greenville has another major interstate system, which is I-385. You are correct that a lot of Woodruff Road and Haywood are mostly large national retailers, but areas like Augusta Rd, Downtown Travelers Rest, and Downtown Greenville, to name a few, have several local places to shop. I find that a lot of people really love the arts scene in Greenville. I have a client who moved to the area who was a corporate executive who lived in NY, ATL, LA, Miami, and other large metro areas who said that the performances she's seen at the Peace Center are some of the best she's ever seen. We do not have any professional teams; but we have a minor league Men's and Woman's Soccer, Baseball, and Hockey teams. There are several colleges nearby that offer college sports as well. The culinary scene is very well thought of for the city's population size. It's funny that you mentioned grocery stores, as people actually tend to tell me that we have one on every corner here. Some of the larger grocery stores in the area are Publix, Harris Teeter, and Ingles. A second Whole Foods is currently being built in downtown Greenville, and a lot of people will shop at Swamp Rabbit Cafe, Earth Fare, Sprouts, and Lowes Food for a similar experience (this list includes those that either have similar food standards or store ambiance) as a Whole Foods or Trader Joes if they do not live close to one of those grocery stores. Speaking to jobs, there are over 20 Fortune 500 companies that have a presence in Greenville, so there are certainly job opportunities and well-paying opportunities depending on a person's occupation. Lastly, Greenville is more affordable than the national average overall, but there are certainly highly desirable areas that command higher prices that can exceed the national average.

[@ninthslayer]

​@@mwilliams3472$2100 for a three bedroom apartment is cheap.

[@danieldinicola4605]

Does Greenville have an international airport?

[@livingingreenvillesc2899]

It does not. Atlanta and Charlotte are both around 2 hours away, and that is where you’d want to go for international flights.