Greenville South Carolina - 11/18/2010

An outstanding place to live where family, friends and community are paramount to the culture. The city hosts weekly downtown festivals spring thorugh fall where they closes off the streets of downtown. Greenville as a temperate climate with a spectacular fall and spring season, winters are cold but mild with precipitation with possibly one or two snow or ice storms per season. Summers are hot and humid with July and August in the 90's but as in the South East it is the humidity which is the uncomfortable part. Cost of living in Greenville is relatively cheap when compared to the rest of the United States running below the national average in all areas. Traffic or lack of traffic is a great plus. I-85 runs through 3 miles south of the city with easy access to Charlotte 90 miles North or Atlanta 145 miles South but can easily be avoided by the locals due to the abundance of back roads and lack of traffic. Greenville has an abundance of hotel rooms, atracts companies to the area and subsequently jobs are available. Greenville is home to BMW North America, Michelin North America, Flour Corporation, Hubbell Lighting, Sealed Air, General Electric Turbine Plant, Mistsubishi Polymers and the list goes on and on. Growth is a hallmark of the Upstate of South Carolina but it is contolled growth with planning which maintains the quality of life.

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Greenville, SC - 7/19/2010

Greenville is a nice place to live but after 32 years of living and never living some where else it is time to move and explore other things.

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Unhappy in Greenville, SC - 6/14/2010

Dear Brooklyn, The whole upstate of South Carolina is a horrible place to live. I have been here 36 years and all of the new folks moving in are ruining it for the rest of us. Go back to wherever you came from and leave us alone in our backwards and ignorant ways. We don't like you and don't want you here. The grass is never greener on the other side of the fence. It is hot and humid and miserable with huge mosquitoes that can carry off a large dog or small child. People here have no sense of humor and have no idea of what sarcasm is even if it bit them on the butt. If you are looking for a miserable time come between March and June or September through November and prepare to be totally unimpressed. Or worse yet come between December and March and not only be unable to find any snow to shovel, but be prepared to do it in a long sleeve shirt and no coat. Do not expect to see any hawks, falcons, bald eagles, owls, vultures, canadian geese, blue buntings, yellow finches, robins, mockingbirds, wrens, titmouses, sparrows, grackles, raccoons, squirrels, opossums, voles, foxes, badgers, bobcats, white tail deer, wild turkeys (not bottled), chipmunks, large mouth bass, catfish, carp, trout, crappies, sunfish, hybrid stripped bass, alligator gar, sturgeon, bowfin, alligators, cotton mouth's, copperheads, canebreak rattlers, coral snakes, venus fly traps, pitcher plants, sabal palms, live oaks, spanish moss, and various and sundry irritating plants and animals. You are better off staying far, far away from this festering cesspool and stick with the "civilized" Brooklyn society. Keep telling everyone what a terrible time you had when you were here like you promised (wink, wink, nudge, nudge). --Happy Former Native of NY

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Convenient to Everything Fun - 10/21/2009

The beach is only three hours away. The Mountain Ski Slopes are only 45 minutes away. The majestic Blue Ridge Mountains are less than an hour for biking, hiking, backpacking, or horse back ridding. You have all the conveniences of a big city and you have the peace and serenity of the rural areas at your back door.

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An overview of Greenville, SC - 6/29/2009

The upstate area of South Carolina is a wonderful place to raise a family. The people are friendly and the amenities are bountiful. The weather is mild with only a few weeks of extreme heat or cold possible. You will be within three hours of Myrtle Beach on the Atlantic Ocean and within two hours of the Great Smoky Mountains.

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Investigate the reasons cost of living is so reaso - 6/22/2009

Greenville South Carolina is a beautiful city sitting in the middle of Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA. The city has made a lot of progress in the past 10 years at least that is what I have heard many times from the natives. However I am a transplant and moved to Greenville 2 years ago from New York City so I was not living in Greenville at the time when the progress begin. Like every other city there are good things in Greenville and some bad things. The cost of living is great here, can purcahse a nice home for under $250k in a nice neighborhood. On the down side if you find yourself laid off and looking for new well paying jobs they are very limited here. In general I would say that Greenville is a city that has not diversified it's job force. As a result most of the jobs here are factory or labor related with well paying office jobs being very limited for those locating here with let's say a business degree. In addition to that during those rare times when office jobs become available you can bet that those working there make sure that their friends and family members take those jobs. Does not leave a newcomer who has relocated from another city any opportunities!!

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How is the housing for a retiree? - 6/15/2009

Hi Greenville folks. What neighborhoods around Greenville offer affordable communities for under $300,000...with a great view and about an acre of land. We are hoping to retire to either the Asheville or Greenville areas and I heard Greenville is far less expensive...is that true?

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Limited outdoor spaces.... - 3/22/2009

Fabulous eateries, upscale shopping, outstanding concerts and plays, renowned cultural events, beautiful condos and apartments and so much more. Greenville, South Carolina is on the fast track to becoming a "big city". Large corporations such as Michelin and BMW have headquarters in this part of the South. Opportunities abound for highly trained and well educated work force. From my point of view, something is missing...I am an outdoor lover. To spend the day doing an 10 mile hike up the side of a mountain is my kind of life. Trekking through the forest for hours...I love nature, trees, outside... Greenville is missing the elements of nature... There are parks to visit, but they are filled with people searching for nature as well!! Greenville, SC is a great City...but not for the true nature lover...

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Greenville - 10/4/2008

Greenville is a small city that has grown a lot in the past few decades. There is a revitalized downtown area that sits on the Reedy River. Falls Park spreads throughout the downtown area and includes a dog park and a zoo. Several businesses, restauraunts, bars, and retail stores are also located in the growing downtown area. The county and surrounding areas include several parks, a large mall, retail stores, high-end grocery stores, multi-cultural restaurants and grocery stores along with organic grocery stores. There are golf courses, driving ranges, shooting ranges, amusement parks, large and small music venues available for entertainment, and much more. The housing market continues to grow as the rest of the country's market seems to be falling into the negative. The people are very friendly. Greenville is a "foothills" town which offers beautiful views of the Appalachian Mountains, which are also a 30 min. drive away. South Carolina's beautiful coastline cities are also 3-4 hours away. Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, and the like make for great weekend getaways. There is a lake in Greenville and several large lakes within 45 miles that are suitable for fishing, boating, skiing, etc. Greenville is conveniently located near ski resorts in North Carolina that are 30 min. - 2 hour drives away. Greenville is also located almost exactly in the middle of Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA...if you're looking for a quick stop to a bigger city. Overall Greenville has enough entertainment and food to keep you busy if you want to hang around town, but is extremely close to easy weekend and day getaways if the urge strikes you. Oh, and don't forget about all of the beautiful trees that you'll find throughout the city. It's very attractice, affordable, and friendly.

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Air Quality - 8/19/2008

I checked the air quality rating on a site specifically for health, air, water... and the rating was a lot higher. I was just wondering why the low air quality rating on this site? Why the difference? I have asthma and would like to hear about this matter from someone that lives here. What would the low rating be from... pollen, polution...? Thanks.

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Bible thumpers run the town - 7/13/2008

If you don't go to Church 3 times a week, you won't fit in here. People are very nice and friendly, but not well rounded on culture, dinning, and education. If you want Mayberry it works here, but if you want style, education look elsewhere

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How are the schools? - 6/29/2008

Is the schools system in Greenville any good. I hear good and not so good things about it. Any parents, teachers, or recent grads out there? We are looking to relocate from Florida (Ocala, Marion County). High school kids here do not even get homework. Maybe things have just change fro when I was in school...I am only 30. I just want to live somewhere that is safe and I do not have to pay thousand for private school. Thanks

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Anderson is better - 6/26/2008

Lived in Anderson for 2 years and loved everything about it. Greenville is great to visit and see the sites.

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smoking - 6/18/2008

Is public smoking (restaurants etc.) allowed in Greenville/ South Carolina?

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looking to relocate - 5/29/2008

hi,just a question for anyone who knows greenville....my husband and i want to relocate and think greenville sounds nice,he does heating and air for a living and would be working for himself as an independant contractor,we are wandering if our buisness will be successful in greenville and neighboring places?(he does small repairs to large jobs). thanks alot!

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Greenville SC makes #4 in Top 10 Places to relocat - 5/26/2008

As a Greenville native, I can't think of a better place to live than Greenville, SC. Our city is perfectly located between the mountains and the ocean - just a short drive to each. Our downtown is vibrant and full of shops and amazing restaurants; or enjoys Reedy River Falls in the heart of downtown a spectacular water fall that allows for a great relaxing area for all ages. If baseball is your game, check out the Greenville Drive baseball stadium or stroll on a tour of Mice-On-Main: a great walking trail experience for a new comer to the area. If you enjoy art, visit our First Monday's art event on the first Monday of the month, view several open galleries to see our local artist while enjoying a nice glass of wine. If you just love the outdoors, our weather is truly a four season event that will cause you to settle down and never want to leave. Take one visit to our lovely city and you will call it home.

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Looking to Relocate - 4/6/2008

My family and I are considering the Greenville, Simpsonville and/or surrounding areas to relocate to. We've made a few trips there to visit the areas and to check out housing. We've checked into the latest Sparling's Best Places to get some additional information on the Economy, to Cost Of Living and now I am questioning myself. The Greenville area seems like a great place with lots of things to do. We loved the Paris Mountain area and are looking for a spacious home on a large home site, with "trees" or with some property. We seem to be having a bit of difficulty finding even something close to what we would like with knowing very little about the area. My husband's job allows him to live anywhere, so employment for him is not a concern. Since I am a Realtor/Broker in another state, I would be looking to join a firm within the area. We are a copule in our late 30's and early 40's, with one child graduating high school, one still in high school and another that is only 3 years of age. Any feedback about Greenville and it's surrounding areas, the economy, real estate, schools, day care providers, etc. would be appreciated.

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Hard to beat Greenville! - 1/7/2008

I have literally lived all over the world. I was born in Florida but got SICK of the 5 H's...Humidity, Heat, Hurricanes & the Hellish Highways. Besides, its takes you 3 hours to make what would normally be a 20 minute trip. Try to find a lake to fish on, a piece of land to hunt - forget it, its not going to happen. Secondly, try to buy a house for less than 200K? Maybe a plywood shack at the dump might be less than 100K - but I'm not sure! My wife and I moved here after the 2004 Hurricane season when 3 hurricanes criss crossed over us. We have found that this area is Heaven! It does get hot, and it does get cold...but not that long for either of them. The average humidity here in the upstate is about 48% - compared to a NORMAL daily humidity of 88% in Florida (remember, its tropical!). It doesnt snow that often, maybe an ice storm once in a while. All in all, no many places can match the beauty of this area. The best decision I've ever made!

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Greenville, SC - 1/6/2008

To Elizabeth in NY, My husband and I recently retired and will be relocating from Michigan. Can't wait to leave! After vacationing in Florida for many years and being so disappointed by the present situation down there, we have been considering other southern places. After many visits to Athens, Charleston, Raleigh, Charlotte, Ashville & a few others, Greenville keeps coming back to mind. The lack of real traffic and wonderful downtown area feels like a good fit. Being close to the mountains & ocean is great. On the down side, I hear the air quality isn't the best, don't know about health care since there isn't a major university and may lack in music & art not to mention the drive to a major airport. Charleston is great if you can stand the humidity and Raleigh definitely superior but cooler winters and more expensive. I have family ties in NC otherwise I'd probably go to San Antonio since I can't afford the west. Any and all suggestions are welcomed! Also, I have to believe Greenville is good for us gardeners.

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Relocating to Greenville, SC - 12/20/2007

I am a transplant from the Washington DC metrolopitan area. Greenville is a good place to live in terms of very affordable housing, low traffic, cost of living et., but I do not recommend moving here unless you have a job in hand. I had hoped to bring my experience and a high level of skills and education to work a few years in an average job. My expectation that my education and experience will be valued in a growing city based on advertised jobs proved wrong. This state is very limited in job opportunities. Most of the jobs are contracts that have fixed hourly rates without consideration for qualifications or experience. Although research based on advertised jobs is something to go by -- in reality, to get a response to a job application is rare. I have been looking for an average decent administrative job far below the level of my education and experience and cannot find anything in almost two years. Even a job paying $10 per hour is hard to come by. I have given up trying to look for something that values education and experience in the Nation's capital. If looking for employment, don't choose this state. Greenville being one of the better cities don't have jobs for educated people. Only Clemson graduates or networking with Carolinians already in employment works here. Most of the jobs are in the manufacturing industry and managers are promoted from within organizations and not always educated in good management practises was my experience in a few temporary assignments. Even temp work is hard to come by. Employers call for two and three interviews for temp contracts and set you up before getting funds approved and waste employee time only to be told that they didn't get funding. The employment aspect is very frustrating. Some of this shows very quickly and it is refreshing to meet managers who have been well trained. As a retirement city, it is perfect but for someone hoping to find any kind of employment for a knowledge worker, forget this place. Stay in the north, earn well and relocate to Greenville for retirement. I miss the professionalism in the area I worked in and the lack of appreciation for education and experience was a rude shock for me. Of course age could also be a factor but it is to be expected that experience means years added to your work history.

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