Ultimate Guide to Greenville, SC
Top 20 Pros & Cons in 2025
U.S. News recently ranked Greenville, South Carolina the 4th best place to live in America!
So maybe you find yourself wondering, “What is it really like to live in Greenville?”
After moving to this city in 2024, here are my top 20 pros and cons that reveal the truth about this hidden gem of the South.
If you stay with me to the end, you’ll find that this article gives a detailed overview of the ups and downs of Greenville that you won’t find anywhere else.
PROS
1) FOUR SEASONS WEATHER
Greenville, South Carolina has four distinct season—spring, summer, fall, and winter—none of which lasts too long or is too extreme, and this is definitely one of the main aspects of life that draws newcomers to the area.
You can see beautiful fall colors beginning in October, cozy up in front of the fireplace over Christmas, get back outdoors by March, and then go swimming or head to the lakes to cool off in July and August.
In terms of a balanced weather pattern, there are few places in the United States that are better.
It usually snows at most once or twice a year in Greenville, sometimes never, and does not get too bitter cold. The average winter high is 55 F and the average low is 36 F.
Though summers do get hot and humid (average high 91 F and average low 70 F), the worst of the summer is relatively short-lived and it’s not too long before it starts cooling off in September.
Perspectives on the heat will vary from person to person, of course. But being a Texas native, I don’t consider the summers an overall negative because I’m used to heat and humidity in the summer, and I just don’t expect summer to not feel like summer (sorry people from the Midwest).
Another nice thing I will note about the summers here compared to a lot of the South and Southwest, is that it is much more pleasant in the evenings. Many summer nights it actually cools off to the point that you can sit outside in your backyard, or on a patio at a restaurant. This makes the summers less oppressive than many other places, not to mention that the summer in Greenville is not five to six months long like it is in Texas, Florida, Arizona, and beyond.
Regarding sunshine, Greenville, SC experiences about 220 days of sunshine a year, so you can count on some sunshine about 60% of the time.
To put that in perspective, Tampa, FL is one of the sunniest cities in America and it only gets 244 days of sunshine per year. So with Greenville only trailing sunny Tampa by 24 days, you can see why sun lovers and outdoorsmen love it here.
In terms of rainfall, Greenville experiences an average of 51 inches of rain over 105 days per year.
That means the rainfall itself is slightly higher than the national average of 38 inches. However, the number of days that it actually rains in Greenville—105—is about the same as the national average of 106.
In other words, even though the amount of rain that falls on Greenville is somewhat higher than most places, the number of rainy and cloudy days overall is not higher.
Greenville does not have excessively gloomy weather. Contrast this with Seattle, for example, which sees 150 days of rainfall per year.
All that to say, for those who want to avoid extremes, the weather in Greenville is outstanding. It offers a little bit of everything and nothing tends to linger too long or become too unbearable, which is why so many people from the Northeast and Midwest are moving here to escape the six-month long winters, while more and more people from Florida, Texas, and the southwest are moving here to escape the six-month long summers.
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Greenville Temperatures: Averages By Month
Visit Greenville: Why Greenville?
2) AFFORDABLE REAL ESTATE
One of the primary reasons I moved to Greenville in 2024 was real estate prices.
The median sale price of a home in Greenville itself was $455,000 in May of 2024 according to Redfin.
If you move to the suburbs, however, that median price drops dramatically.
For example, the median home price in Taylors, SC, just ten to twenty minutes from downtown Greenville, was $349,000 in 2024.
Similarly, in Simpsonville, Greer, and Easley–three of the other most popular suburbs–that number falls between $315,000-343,000.
Yes, the market is heating up in Greenville, with homes typically appreciating at least 4-5% year over year.
Nevertheless, there are few other up-and-coming cities in America that offer the bells and whistles of Greenville while simultaneously affording residents the opportunity to buy that proverbial “starter home” in the $300,000-350,000 range.
And just based on my experience, you can also find good homes in the mid to upper 200s that are smaller or need a little work but are still livable, whereas if you can up your budget to $350-400k you will start finding more premium options.
My parents, for example, purchased a 1,600 square foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in 2024 for $379,000, which was only built five years ago in a very desirable part of north Greenville on one acre of wooded land.
That is simply unheard of in most other major metro areas in America.
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Redfin: Greenville Housing Market
3) LOW TAXES
In addition to the price of real estate itself, low property taxes are another important piece of real-puzzle in Greenville.
South Carolina has the 6th lowest property taxes compared to other states, and this is one of the major incentives drawing people to the state, and to Greenville in particular.
The way property taxes are assessed in Greenville county is somewhat complicated. But to keep things simple, you can take the value of your primary residence and multiply it by .006.
Thus, property taxes on a $350,000 home in the Greenville metro will be right around $2,100 per year or $175 per month (350,000 x .006 = 2,100).
Contrast that to my home state of Texas, which has the 6th highest property taxes in America (1.47% effective tax rate), not to mention the sky-high tax rates up in the northeast, which average between 1.5 and 2% on primary dwellings (ouch!), and you can again see why people love living in Greenville, SC.
Many home owners will save thousands of dollars per year on property taxes by calling the Upstate of South Carolina home.
Additionally, even though South Carolina does have some additional taxes, such as a state income tax and an annual tax assessment based on the value of your vehicle, the tax burden in the state is still very low.
Overall, South Carolina comes in at 11th place among all states in terms of lowest taxes, meaning there are only ten other states with lower taxes.
That’s pretty good value!
Quicken Loans: Property Taxes By State
Tax Foundation: Taxes in South Carolina
CPA Practice Advisor: How the 50 States Rank By Tax Burden
(Disclaimer: No formal tax assessment is being offered here. Check with your local tax office for tax rates specific to your home.)
4) NOT TOO BIG, NOT TOO SMALL
Some people love the big city—New York, L.A., Chicago. Some people enjoy a small town.
I prefer something in the middle, which is why I moved to Greenville.
Greenville County has upwards of 600,000 residents, while the larger region exceeds 900,000. So to keep things simple, we can think of the entire Greenville metro area, which would include Greenville and all the smaller towns, as home to about a million people.
That brings the right balance of people, perspectives, culture, businesses, and opportunities to avoid the feeling that you are in the middle of nowhere. But at the same time, it keeps things small enough to where you don’t feel like you are surrounded on every side by endless concrete jungle and urban sprawl.
Everyone will have their preferences for the ideal size of a city. But I tend to think that once the population of a metro area grows past three or four million the negatives start to outweigh the positives.
I experienced this first-hand growing up in Dallas. Back in the 1990s, and even the early 2000s, Dallas still felt manageable. But by 2014 something changed. The growth accelerated and Dallas-Ft. Worth is now on its way to becoming the next Chicago or LA.
It is just too overwhelming. You have to drive at least an hour in any direction before you start to feel like the population thins out a little, not to mention the inflated real-estate prices, traffic, crime, and homelessness.
Contrast this with Greenville.
Even though Greenville is growing, it is still easier to find the kind of lifestyle you want here in terms of the size and feel of your immediate surroundings than it is in most larger cities.
If you want to be closer to the action, you can live within Greenville itself or in the larger/growing towns like the southern part of Taylors, Greer, Five Forks, Simpsonville, or Fountain Inn (on the east and southeast side of town).
On the other hand, if you need a little more space and solitude, you can move to the more remote areas of northern Greer, northern Taylors, Paris Mountain, Travelers Rest, Pickens, Easley, Powdersville, or even Duncan, Lyman, and Campobello, yet still have good accessibility to everything you need within 15-45 minutes.
Of course, Greenville will not stay this way forever. People are moving here fast, and the population is growing around 2% per year.
But before I moved here, I determined that Greenville still has about 20 years before it could potentially feel too big and crowded for my tastes, and maybe even longer. So I said to myself, “Greenville may not preserve it’s laid-back charms forever. But I may as well enjoy them while I can.”
People often describe Greenville as “a big small town” and I’d say that’s exactly right. It’s a good size, has room to grow, and in my opinion, will remain in that sweet spot for decades to come.
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5) ACCESS TO NATURE
Want to spend the weekend in a cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains? You can do that in hour or two drive from Greenville.
Want to get away to some of the best beaches in the country? From Greenville, you can reach the east coast in three to four hours.
Even closer in, you have some of the most beautiful lakes in the south, including Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee, which are only about an hour’s drive from downtown Greenville.
And within the Greenville metro itself, there is the famous Swamp Rabbit Trail—almost 30 miles long—which winds from the northern small town of Travelers Rest, through Greenville proper, and then south, with a planned termination point all the way in Fountain Inn.
Also worthy of mention are Paris Mountain State Park, Caesar’s Head State Park, and Lake Robinson, which can be reached in an hour or less from most of the small towns and suburbs that surround Greenville.
These outdoor destinations explain why Greenville is regarded as a prime location for those who love the outdoors. If you are into biking, hiking, boating, camping, fishing, bird watching, sailing, wildlife photography, or even just jumping in the car on a Saturday morning and seeing where the scenery takes you, I don’t know of too many better places to be.
Every year there is some place new to explore as the outdoor landscapes create the beautiful background of your life.
I have a friend who loves Montana. He always talks about how great and majestic the mountains of Montana are. And I don’t disagree. But what Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho etc. don’t offer, that Greenville does, is close proximity to such an array of outdoor activities—beaches, mountains, lakes, and rivers—within a half a day’s drive at most, and in some cases, just a short 15-30 minute car ride.
Pound for pound, I’d say the Upstate of South Carolina is a top five place in America if you love the outdoors and want easy access to nature year-round. Even just driving around I love looking at the trees and rolling hills. Half the time I feel like I’m on vacation.
It is simply beautiful here.
Resources:
Kidding Around Greenville: 10 Inexpensive Day Trips Near Greenville
Kidding Around Greenville: The Ultimate Guide to Day Trips Near Upstate, SC
6) GREAT FOOD CULTURE AND MARKETS
Greenville has a great food culture, which is about more than just restaurants.
No doubt, Greenville does have exceptional restaurants. But this facet of its character grows out of a deeper food culture that prioritizes the local, the artisan, and the authentic.
For example, every Saturday from May through October, the Main Street of Greenville literally shuts off traffic from 8 am to 12 pm to host its downtown Famer’s Market.
This market feature over 75 local vendors selling the freshest local produce and other craftsman goods.
Many of the other smaller towns around Greenville, including Travelers Rest, Greer, Fountain Inn, Easley, and Simpsonville (to name only a handful) also host weekly farmer’s markets that further exemplify the priority placed on local ingredients and supporting small farmers, bakers, and producers in the area.
Beyond that, the sky is the limit when it comes to food choices.
There are local markets like the Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery where you can get a latte and fresh breakfast or stock up on raw goat milk, local grass-fed steaks, and fresh produce.
There is Rise Bakery that has some of the best chocolate-chip cookies I’ve ever had.
There is Revival Butchery for top-quality steaks.
And much more!
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7) GREAT RESTAURANTS
Then there are the restaurants.
Downtown Greenville is home to about 200 restaurants, 80% of which are locally owned and not chains. This presents a really nice atmosphere, rather than just seeing McDonalds, Cheesecake Factory, and Chili’s dominate the landscape.
Of course, those chain restaurants are around if you want them. But again, it’s very easy to find a more local and grassroots food culture here if you look in the right places.
Other standout restaurants include Bobby’s Barbeque in Fountain Inn, Kuka Juice in West Greenville for plant-based fare, Sidewall Pizza and Topsoil in Travelers Rest, Halls Chophouse downtown for a superior steak, Keipi in Hampton Station for Georgian food (from the country not the Peach State), Jianna downtown for amazing pasta, and more and more and more and more.
I could go on and on about the restaurants but you get the point. This is foodie town USA.
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8) DIVERSE ECONOMY & JOB MARKET
In the early 1900s, Greenville was known primarily as a center for textile manufacturing. But today, the county and surrounding areas are experiencing a renaissance in economic growth across multiple industries.
Large companies such as BMW, Michelin, and Lockheed Martin have headquarters here, while Tesla is also slated to open a manufacturing center in Fountain Inn by 2025.
As of now, most jobs in Greenville are found in manufacturing (119,880 jobs), government (100,005 jobs), retail trade (74,408 jobs), health care (63,959 jobs), and food service (63,241 jobs).
This all translates into thousands of great employment options for residents of the Greenville metro, and the presence of these larger companies will also continue to cause growth in various sectors such as healthcare, education, manufacturing, technology, food and beverage, construction, hospitality, banking and financial services.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or seeking to go to the next level, the opportunities in Greenville are excellent and improving every day.
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9) BUSINESS FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
For those looking to start a business, South Carolina is an excellent place to do so.
According to Freedom in the 50 States, South Carolina ranks 16th in the country in regulatory freedom.
This means that in areas such as land-use freedom, health-insurance requirements, labor-market freedom, and deregulation of telecommunications and cable, South Carolina has fewer regulations than most other states, making it a business-friendly environment.
In addition, South Carolina’s 5% corporate tax rate is one of the lowest in the country, making it competitive with other low-tax states.
When coupled with its strategic location on the east coast, South Carolina’s regulatory environment and tax incentives explain why its major cities, including Greenville, will continue to be a magnet for new businesses for years to come.
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10) GOOD PLACE FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
The median age in the average American city is 38 years old. In contrast, the median age in Greenville, SC is 34.
This reveals that Greenville trends slightly younger than many places, making it a great option for young families.
Also, many large American cities have a percentage of married adults around 30% or lower. For example, the percentage of married people in New York and Chicago is 33%, in Los Angeles it is 29%, in Charlotte 24%, and in Dallas 18%.
In Greenville, over 40% of residents are married while the remainder are single.
This brings a great balance that allows married couples to find other friends and families in a similar stage of life, while there are also plenty of single people for those seeking their significant other.
In addition, many people find that they enjoy the family-focused culture in Greenville. Many residents are more conservative and traditional, and there is no shortage of churches or family events for those so inclined.
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11) GOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Besides demographic trends, the quality schools in Greenville are another selling point for young families.
Greenville hosts six of the top twenty-five high schools in South Carolina—Greenville Senior High Academy, Wade Hampton High School, Riverside High School, Eastside High School, Mauldin High School, and J.L. Mann High Academy. And for those living in Anderson County, Powdersville High School is another great option for grades 9-12.
In addition, Greenville is home to many great elementary and middle schools, as well as a solid selection of private and classical schools, and even home-school communities for those so inclined.
Simply put, Greenville is an excellent place to earn a good living and raise up the next generation.
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12) RETIREMENT BENEFITS
South Carolina does not tax Social Security benefits and also provides another $15,000 income deduction for Seniors who have a second source of income such as a 401(k), IRA, or pension.
In addition, after living in South Carolina for one year, seniors are eligible to receive a “homestead exemption” on their primary residence. This exempts them from paying property taxes on the first $50,000 of their home’s value.
Finally, there are many exclusive senior living communities and golf courses in the Greenville metro—another reason why the Upstate has established itself as a premier retirement destination in America.
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South Carolina Senior Benefits
13) THE CITY HAS A PLAN
Many up-and-coming cities become subject to unhealthy growth and endless urban sprawl. And while Greenville certainly has its challenges, the city also has a solid plan in place to manage its growth over the next 15 years.
In 2021, the Greenville City Council passed GVL 2040.
This growth plan designates 35% of vacant land will remain vacant, green space, or parkland to preserve the natural ambiance of the city and the environment. GVL 2024 also designates certain areas for denser urban growth that will become mini “nodes” or mini downtowns, in order to increase walkability, community vibes, and economic diversity. This is a good thing, because it is these kind of multi-use areas that allow a city to feel more like a city and less like a disconnected plethora of suburbs spaced out along various highways.
Lastly, in an effort to slow population overgrowth, Greenville County recently passed a law that requires all unzoned land that is developed for housing to contain lots of at least 1.5 acres, which is a dramatic increase form the previous .5 acre requirement.
So let’s say a land developer wants to purchase ten unzoned acres in Greenville County to build a housing community. In the past, the developer could have built twenty houses on that land whereas now they can only build six. That’s a big deal!
This decision was made to control traffic and population growth in rural and outlying areas that have smaller roads and less infrastructure.
Some of these initiatives may be controversial, but they show that the city’s leadership is at least somewhat concerned with preserving quality of life for current residents, which is another reason why I am not overly concerned about the growth trajectory of Greenville.
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14) AMAZING DOWNTOWN
Locals will tell you that back in the 90s, no one wanted to go downtown because it was too dangerous. Now Greenville’s downtown is consistently ranked as one of the best in America.
For me, this ranking comes down to a unique combination of factors that few other places have replicated.
First, Main Street and its tributaries have just a hint of the Lower-Manhattan vibe, combined with another hint of almost European flavor. It obviously still exudes Americana and small-town charm. But Main Street Greenville has gone beyond the clichés and kitsch of a lot of small-town, American main-street culture and developed into something that feels simultaneously cosmopolitan, vibrant, culturally-rooted, and localized, without losing its soul by becoming overwhelmingly huge.
It’s walkable, lined with trees, and dotted with hundreds of local restaurants and shops.
There are plenty of outdoor dining options for that Manhattan-esque downtown experience. But it also still feels safe, cozy, and distinctly Southern.
Second, there is Falls Park on the Reedy River, the natural wonder and gem of downtown.
Picture a lush, pedestrian-only oasis of green space that sits in a cozy valley surrounded by trees, seasonal foliage, and colorful flowers. From either direction you can meander up stone-paved walkways that lead into other avenues around the park. Or you can sit in the grass as the river rolls over a small waterfall and gently crashes onto the rocks below, before continuing on its course through the center of the park.
I used to live in downtown Chicago, which has some spectacular city parks and outdoor spaces. And though smaller in scale, I would put Falls Park up against any other downtown park in any other major city.
Third, and finally, we can’t forget about the Reedy River and the surrounding walkways. Not only does Greenville have an excellent and walkable Main Street, but there are also a number of restaurants and shops right along the Reedy River itself, which is flanked on both sides by paved walking trails for pedestrians and cyclists.
True story: The first time I visited Greenville, I neglected the river walkways along the Reedy. I guess I just didn’t know they were there. Then the second time I visited, my family and I traversed the path that winds along the river on both sides and I understood at an even deeper level how special Greenville’s downtown is. The Reedy River experience was also another key reason why my parents decided to move to Greenville (along with their granddaughter, my firstborn, of course).
You can get a patio table and enjoy a drink at Up On the Roof, which sits eight stories above the Reedy (in the Embassy Suites Hotel), or take in the scenes from the outdoor terrace at Passerelle French Bistro, or go big on steaks at Halls Chophouse on the Reedy, or just meander along the waterway with a Bubble tea from O-Cha Tea Bar.
Seriously, if you want something that still feels small enough but not too quant or dull, Greenville has one of the best downtown experiences anywhere. It has that great combination of shopping, food, nature, and water that is just hard to wrap up into one combined package, and all that I’ve described here is only the beginning of what you can see and experience downtown.
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15) FUN FESTIVALS, EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY
Greenville and the surrounding areas host a number of festivals throughout the year that help ground the community and connect its members to each other, to the outdoors, to good food, good music, and great businesses.
Fall for Greenville is a mainstay in downtown Greenville every October. It’s centered around music and local restaurants, and more generally, just those cozy, pumpkin-spiced fall vibes.
A little farther west, Pickens is now hosting its Appalachian Folk Festival every November, with a focus on local artisans, bluegrass and folk music, and food trucks. Pickens has also hosted an Azalea Festival in April, in honor of the beautiful flowering shrub, for over 40 years with local music, artisans, and vendors.
Up north in Hendersonville, North Carolina, the annual Apple Festival in September is a great time to stock up from the local orchards, buy some cider, and sample some freshly made apple donuts.
Then there are the Christmas parades and festivals all over the Upstate and western North Carolina. The Poinsetta Christmas Parade in downtown Greenville and the Greer Christmas Parade are local favorites.
All that to say, sometimes it’s nice to get out and feel the pulse of the community without having to sit down at a restaurant or go into full-on outdoorsman mode. Sometimes you just want to meander along main street, sample some local fare, and hear some local tunes while you people watch and take in the moment.
The thing I love about Greenville is that there are multiple events like this that you can attend throughout the year, without having to spend tons of money or make big plans, arrangements, or reservations.
16) FRIENDLY PEOPLE
One of our clients writes:
“I’ve had more people respond to me with “Yes sir” since moving to Greenville six months ago than I have in my entire life. And I’ve also had more spontaneous conversations with strangers here in the last six months than I had in my previous six years living in Dallas.”
Being a smaller, southern town, many people find that the residents here are a just little more personable, friendly, and less pretentious. There is still a code of politeness that permeates a lot of the culture, which has been mostly lost in the larger cities.
In many parts, it’s common to know and talk to your neighbors. It’s common for people to look out for each other and ask how you’re doing.
The same client writes:
“After Hurricane Helene hit the region, the guy who does my landscaping and yard work called to see how my wife and I were doing. Sure, he may have also been seeing if we needed any work done on our property, like clearing branches or cleaning out gutters. But the point is, he still came at the situation from a personal, relational angle. He genuinely cared and wanted to know how we were doing. He didn’t just send a text and say, “I can haul off those tree branches for $200. Thanks Bye.”
That’s just one example, but it highlights the kind of people you will be interacting with in a lot of your day-to-day life in Greenville.
I was recently up in Connecticut and the people there were just so cold and distant. The social norms here are very different. A lot more warmth. A lot more relational.
17) SOLID HEALTHCARE
One of the concerns many people have when moving to a smaller town or city, is whether or not they will have access to all the healthcare they need. But for being a smaller metro area, Greenville excels in the healthcare field.
Prisma Health has two major hospitals here–Greenville Memorial and Patewood Hospital—as well as satellite locations in Simpsonville, Greer, and Travelers Rest.
In addition, Bon Secours is the other major medical provider in the region, with general hospitals at St. Francis Downtown and St. Francis Eastside.
Plus, Greenville continues to attract specialists across all fields, including orthopedics, cardiology, endocrinology, cancer treatment, and dentistry to name only a few.
True story: We have a friend who moved from Texas who requires regular treatment for a rare form of cancer. Within a week of moving to Greenville he became extremely sick, yet was able to continue his treatment immediately with cancer specialists in town, who quite literally saved his life.
Plus, if you can’t find the exact specialist you need in Greenville, you will have even more options in Charlotte, Atlanta, and Asheville, all of which can be reached within one to three hours by car.
18) LOW VIOLENT CRIME
Violent crime includes things like murder and various types of assault. Things you pretty much always want to avoid.
And it is here, where you are looking at Greenville, that numbers can be a bit deceiving.
While it is true that Greenville has a violent crime rate (36.2) slightly above the national average (22.7), its violent crime rate is still relatively low for an emerging, mid-sized city. (best places dot net) Furthermore, the violent crime rate in Greenville has been steadily declining almost every year since about 1998.
On top of that, we need to distinguish Greenville proper from the surrounding towns and cities, such as Simpsonville, Easley, Taylors, and Travelers Rest. These towns have violent crime rates that place them in the 95th percentile or higher, meaning they are safer than at least 95% of cities in America.
Simpsonville, for example, is safer than 98% of cities in America(!), and the same goes for most of the other outlying towns in the Greenville metro.
Bottom line, and comparatively speaking, greater Greenville is a very safe place to live.
One must still take precautions and not be careless here. But the safer-feeling vibes are often one of the first things people from larger cities notice when they move to the GVL.
19) RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND TRADITIONAL VALUES
Greenville is not the kind of place where criminals are allowed to loot and steal, or worse, knowing that they will be let out of jail without any consequences. Greenville is not the kind of place that would ever tolerate a “Defund the Police” movement. There is a respect for the rule of law and law enforcement here, and I consider this a very good thing.
Just the other day my wife and I went downtown to do some shopping and get ice cream on a Sunday afternoon. While we were there, I remarked to her once again at just how safe it felt, and how we were not constantly bothered by homeless drug addicts like we would be in Dallas, Austin, or [Insert Major American City Here].
Without getting too political, I will also note that Greenville is not a place where the most progressive ideologies and approaches to life are pushed on everyone by the civic leaders.
Everyone can have their own beliefs, and we should all learn to respect our differences. But Greenville is still a place where many people have traditional, American values.
People here mostly want to work, not commit crimes, not smell marijuana everywhere they go, and raise their families according to their own beliefs and values. If that’s the kind of environment you’re looking for, you might find Greenville a breath of fresh air.
20) THE AMERICAN DREAM IS STILL ALIVE
When I think of Greenville at its essence, I think of a place where the middle-class, American dream is still alive.
The city and surrounding areas have so much to offer but you don’t have to be wealthy to make it here and own a home.
It is forward-looking and innovative while still preserving a traditional, Americana feel.
Few other places match that description, because typically you will find nicer cities that are more expensive or cheaper cities that are run-down, crime-ridden, and impoverished.
Greenville falls in that middle ground of an up-and-coming city that is doing so many things right, while still offering opportunities to so many different types of people.
It’s a great place to live, which is why thousands of newcomers decide every year to get here as fast as they can.