RANK #866 / 1001 NAT · #24 / 24 SC · POP 548,166
1YR FORECAST: -1.1%
5YR OUTLOOK: +21%
Greenville County, South Carolina, is known for Falls Park on the Reedy, a downtown landmark featuring a waterfall and pedestrian bridge. Located in the Upstate region and nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the county seat, Greenville, is approximately two hours from both Atlanta and Charlotte. Commuting within the county is primarily car-dependent, though Greenlink bus services and a downtown trolley are available. The area offers extensive outdoor recreation, including over 55 parks and facilities, three waterparks, and the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, a popular route for hiking and biking.
Life in Greenville County attracts families, with the Greenville County School District being the largest in South Carolina and offering various programs, including magnet academies. The economy is expanding, driven by investments in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and professional and technology services. Recent developments include new commercial and residential projects, and continued growth in sectors like automotive and healthcare. The region's economic activity supports a diverse job market.
Greenville County is one of 43 U.S. counties in this market profile — weaker than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +2.5% runs above the profile's typical -0.0%.
See all 43 Sun Belt Exurban Boom counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 8.2x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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EnerSys Lithium-ion Cell Manufacturing Facility
EnerSys
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$500M | Planned |
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Isuzu North America Corp. Production Base
Isuzu North America Corp.
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$280M | Planned |
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GE Vernova Factory Expansion
GE Vernova
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$160M | Planned |
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DartPoints Greenville Data Center Expansion
DartPoints
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$125M | Under Construction |
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United Community Bank Corporate Headquarters
United Community Bank (UCB)
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$65M | Operating |
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Greenville County Renewable Energy Services Solar Farm
Bolt Solar (Renewable Energy Services LLC)
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$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Greenville County scores just 13/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #866 of 1001 counties. Job growth at +1.7% and median household income of $76,932 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
Housing in Greenville County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $299,000 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.26, with rents averaging $1,262/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Greenville County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +2.0% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.7% clip. Home values shifted +2.5% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.57% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Greenville County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.