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Which is nicer, Greenville or Spartanburg? ›

Greenville is the second-best place to live in SC. In the US stats, Greenville ranks 12th in cheapest places to live, 23rd in fastest-growing places, 23rd in most dangerous places and 67nd in best places to retire. Spartanburg is the third-best place to live in SC.

∎ Between 2022-2023, S.C.'s population grew by 1.7%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is currently the fastest growing population in the U.S. ∎ Greenville is USA TODAY's best city to move to in S.C. due to its affordable housing options for buyers and renters, as well as its top medical access.

LOCATION: Greenville (39.09 square miles) and Pitt County (656.52 square miles) are located in the north central coastal plains region of Eastern North Carolina, 85 miles east of Raleigh, 87 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean, 157 miles from Richmond VA, and 265 miles south of Washington DC.

The per capita income in Greenville in 2022 was $52,404, which is wealthy relative to South Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $209,616 for a family of four.

Aside from downtown, you'll also find some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Greenville are around Haywood Mall. Other high crime areas of Greenville include Arcadia Hills, Southern Side, and West Greenville.

The median home price in Greenville is $381,500 with a median price per sqft of $209. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Greenville to be 73.2% of the national average. This makes it one of the least expensive cities in the US.

Greenville, Spartanburg among top 5 friendliest cities, towns in the South, says Southern Living.

Two South Carolina cities made Southern Living's list of 15 friendliest cities in the South — Charleston and Greenville. Charleston ranked first and Greenville third.

Was there slavery in Greenville, SC? ›

Some were forced to work in the house, others ran a two-story kitchen in a separate building, while dozens more worked the fields. Some Black descendants of those enslaved people still bear the McCullough name today. Others still live in the area of southern Greenville near where their relatives once were enslaved.

“I didn't take it as offensive,” Cape said. “I thought Green Vegas referred to the growth around here.” He added, “I could see someone who had been to Vegas or lived in Vegas moving to Greenville after many years and saying, 'Dang, this place is just like Vegas,' and then called it that.

The closest beach on the ocean is definitely Charleston, SC, which is about three hours away. If you're looking for a lake beach instead, there's a lake in Clemson, SC with a nice beach that's only about 45 minutes away.

Living in Spartanburg offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Spartanburg there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Spartanburg and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Spartanburg are highly rated.

Now, it is being recognized as one of the nation's top hotspots. The U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024-2025 list placed Greenville in the top 10. What's most impressive is the city's ranking at No. 4, beating out most of 150 major cities across the country.

In 1831, Spartanburg was incorporated, later becoming known as the "Hub City"; railroad lines radiated from the city forming the shape of a wheel hub. It became a center of textile manufacturing in the late 19th century, with around 40 textile mills being established through the early 1900s.

In and around Greenville

A dynamic culinary destination, Greenville is home to legions of innovative chefs and outstanding restaurants.