Retiring in Greenville, South Carolina

Overview

Walkable downtown, gentle foothills, and a lower cost of living than the coasts.

Home Price

Homes in Greenville typically range from $238k to $428k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Greenville's cost of living index is 93.1 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 87°F and winter daytime temperatures around 56°F, with high humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 78/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

Greenville scores a safety index of 46.3/100 and a political stability score of 4.6/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 105 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Hiking
• Golf
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Food culture
• Farmers markets
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• Growing fast, prices rising
• Humid summers

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