City safety & data profile

GreerSC

Greer, SC is a 28K-resident city in Greenville County with a median household income of $82,626.

Greenville County, South Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Greer, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Greer has a population larger than 61% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $288,700, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

28K
Population
Top 39%
By size
$82,626
Median income
$288,700
Median home
10.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Greer

Greer posts a median household income higher than 52% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Greer area.

Top 48%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Greer

Where Greer income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$82,626 Top 48% higher than 52% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. SC $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Greer, SC beyond the headline numbers

Greer sits inside Greenville County, South Carolina, at roughly 34.94°N, -82.23°W. Population 28,365, $82,626 median household income. Median home value $288,700, median rent $1,198. Poverty rate 10.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Greer's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 35.4%, then high blood pressure at 34.7%. 2 hospitals in/around Greer, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Greer from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
28,365
Greer
Median Income
$82,626
+22% vs avg
Median Home Value
$288,700
+27% vs avg
Median Age
36
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Greenville County) - Greer's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
548K+19%
Median Income
$76,932+57%
Median Home Value
$299,000+95%
Poverty Rate
10.8%-32%
Unemployment
4.4%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for Greer, SC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,198/mo
Poverty Rate
10.1% -29% vs avg
Unemployment 2.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 41.4%
Work From Home 15.2%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 61%
African American 17.4%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.4%
High Blood Pressure
34.7%
Obesity
34.4%
Physical Inactivity
25.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.9%
Binge Drinking
15.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.4%
Current Smoking
12.7%
Diabetes
12.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63%
Annual Checkup 77.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Stroke
3.3%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
PELHAM MEDICAL CENTER
GREER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Greer, SC? ▼
Greer, SC has a population of 28,365 people, located in Greenville County, South Carolina.
What is the median household income in Greer? ▼
The median household income in Greer, SC is $82,626 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10.1%.
What is the median home value in Greer? ▼
The median home value in Greer, SC is $288,700. Median rent is $1,198/month.
What are the top health concerns in Greer? ▼
The top health indicators in Greer include Short Sleep Duration (35.4%), High Blood Pressure (34.7%), Obesity (34.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Greer? ▼
Greer has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Greer? ▼
The median age in Greer, SC is 36 years. 41.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Greer, SC is located in Greenville County, South Carolina. With a population of 28K and a $82,626 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Greer area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Greer's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Greer area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Greer against South Carolina peers on any ranking lens. Explore South Carolina

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Greenville County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.