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Greenwood County
  • County in South Carolina
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Greenwood County

    Report Card

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade B+
    4. Good for Families
      grade B+
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade C+
    7. Weather
      grade B+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade C+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B+
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    Greenwood County is located in South Carolina with a population of 69,338. In Greenwood County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Greenwood County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Greenwood County are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $127,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $777
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      993.7
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      10.9
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      97.9
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      155.9
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,109.8
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      5,451
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      203.1
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      national  11%

    Working in Greenwood County

    Jobs
    grade C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,513
    National
    $69,021

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