One of South Carolina’s fast-growing cities, Greer is located near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and in the heart of the state’s upstate region. This city offers lovely scenery of both the local mountains and lakes. Many families discover Greer’s first rate-services, amazing parks with recreation, and big-city luxuries with the comfort of small-town feels. The city spans a total of 20.6 square miles and has a current population of 35,308 residents. As of June 2023, Greer’s median home price was listed at $389,500 and trends up to 11.3% year-over-year. The median listing home price per square foot was $181 and the median home sold price was $340,000.

Life In Greer

      From the exclusive restaurants in the historical downtown area to the parks with a bounty of activities, there is always something for everyone in the city of Greer. Citizens enjoy the convenient location and closeness to Upstate South Carolina’s luxuries. Because of the many housing options in the area, Greer is considered a top choice for people who wish to move to the Greenville area.

     Greer is the perfect place for families looking to live in a family-friendly neighborhood with beautiful nature at low costs. You’ll get to enjoy the beautiful views of the rolling countryside from one of Greer’s many parks. Greer City Park consists of walking trails, a playground, and an amphitheater. Riverside Park is right on Reedy River and has a fun splash pad for all children to enjoy. And finally, Lake Robinson is a manmade lake that is very popular for swimming, fishing, and kayaking.

      Greer is home to many top-rated schools such as Green Charter, Blue Ridge Middle, Riverside High, Buena Vista Elementary, and Greer Middle. As for jobs, Greer’s top local employers are Mitsubishi, BMW, and the Greenville Health System. When looking to get away, Greer is a short drive from Greenville and Spartanburg, so residents have easy access to more lifestyle luxuries, job opportunities, and attractions. This includes water parks, craft breweries, children’s museums, and universities. 

Buildings And Programs

Greer Station

      With over 40 buildings, Greer station, which is Greer’s Central Business District, has become a destination with 12 square blocks of dining, retail, entertainment, and service organizations. A feature during the summer, called “Tunes In The Park”, is a Saturday evening concert series that brings hundreds of music lovers together to enjoy music under the bright night sky. New visitors also visit downtown for fun festivals such as Oktoberfest, Wing Fling, Chili Cook-Off, and Greer Family Fest.

      Greer Station took on a new look in 2008 with new civil facilities ready to serve the public. The two-story Police and Court Complex connects to the west boundary of Greer Station, while the City Park and Greer City Hall are just 2 blocks to the east. Greer’s City Hall includes a whole floor dedicated to public space, with a 4,500-square-foot event hall available for galas, receptions, and conventions.

City Park

       Not far from the City Hall is Greer’s famous City Park. City Park includes a large fountain synced to music, a children’s play area, walking trails, an amphitheater for ceremonies & concerts to the public, and a green space large enough for all families and fun. Greer’s event staff keeps City Park at the center of recreation by planning festivals and concerts all year round, such as Freedom Blast which is the city’s annual celebration of veterans with fun, music, and plenty of fireworks.

Cultural Arts

       The Greer Cultural Arts Council keeps the visual and theater arts growing in the city by offering different classes for new or experienced artists of all ages. The city provides different forms of art through festivals, programming, classes, and productions. The facilities where the Cultural Arts Division serves are places such as the Cannon Centre (for theater productions), the Tyron Recreation Center (for classes and camps), and the newly renovated ‘Center For The Arts.’ The Center for the Arts serves as the home of Greer’s Cultural Arts and offers both classroom and office space, an auditorium for approximately 150 seats, and artists in residence. As for the outdoor area, the center offers a 2-acre park with walking trails, a playground, a large green space, and a small amphitheater.