Why Live in Greer, SC - 11/18/2017

Why I live in the City of Greer 1) Locally Elected Officials The Mayor and members of Greer City Council are your neighbors. They desire the same quality of life as you and your family and are easily accessibly to address questions, comments, and concerns. 2) Improved Police Protection and Response Time The Greer Police Department firmly believes that policing is a partnership and takes great pride in being active in the community by reaching out to our citizens. This effort mobilizes community resources to help solve law enforcement and related issues. The Department also responds to all local traffic accident investigation and maintains an animal control officer. 3) Fun for the Whole Family Youth and adult sports programs, downtown festivals, concerts, holiday gatherings, children's theatre, arts classes, 16 recreational parks and facilities, and summer camps are just a few of the recreational opportunities available to Greer citizens. The City of Greer offers activities for everyone regardless of age or the time of year. 4) Reduced Water and Sewer Rates Any savings is welcome. Check out this added benefit of living in the city. 5) Solid Waste Removal Trash pickup and leaf and limb removal is available to all city residents. Recycling also is encouraged . 6) Improved Fire Protection and Prevention Services A highly trained department offers faster response times than our neighbors in the county. The department received an improved insurance rating of Class2 in 2007, which translates into lower insurance rates. 7) Quality Land Use Planning and Zoning Growth is a good thing -- unless a city in not prepared to handle it. Always keeping an eye toward the future, the City of Greer is handling its record growth thanks to its planning and zoning professionals. 8) Excellent Infrastructure Greer's commercial and residential areas have charming appeal, well lit streets, and in many cases, decorative fixtures The city maintains 80 miles of road, 30 miles of storm drainage, and approximately 35 miles of sidewalks throughout the city. Our recreation department offers 113,000 square feet of indoor recreation space and 140 acres of outdoor park space 9) Customer Focused Government Services Customers come first -- and all residents are customers. The City's departments are committed to meeting the needs of residents with enthusiasm and a smile. It's one of those intangibles that makes Greer such a special place. 10) Quality of Life In Greer, you will find the amenities of a larger city within a short drive. However, stroll through Greer's revitalized downtown or any of its quaint neighborhoods and you will discover that the City has retained all the charm of a small town. Enjoy the best of both worlds.

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Quality of Life - 10/24/2013

Come on down! Having moved here from a Beach City in Southern California I was apprehensive at first, but now that California has reached an inflection point from which it will never recover, I'm very happy for the move. Greer is a charming little place and, for the region, the weather is really not that bad. Some humid summers, but that's why God made AC I guess. Fall and Spring are lovely, the people are generally friendly, helpful and nice (but what's up with this religion thing - thought that and politics was taboo.....). Greenville offers much in the way of culture, and Greer is easily combined with 'Greater Greenville.' Housing, compared to SoCal and some of the bigger East Coast cities is a steal. I now plan on retiring here. I highly recommend it.

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Greer, SC - 9/2/2008

Greer is a viable, expanding city which is fueled by the ever expending and growing BMW manufacturing facility. With that comes the fact that because of the company's ever incresing production, there exist a number of other corporations which produce and provide various components supplies, and services to BMW. The area is serviced by Greenville / Spartanburg Intl airport, mearly a few miles to the facility. Because of increasing job growth, and a relatively lower cost of living, the housing market enjoys an expanding, yet non- urbal sprawl scenario as seen in many other markets nationwide where land is scarse. One can choose to live within the a 10 minute commute to the city of Greenville, where you will find an array of arts and entertainment, or go as rural as one's wishes. Anywhere in between, Greer is becoming a force to be reckoned with, with respect to it's future plans and economic well-being.

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Schools - 1/28/2008

The schools in my neighborhood are good. They are involved in all areas of your child's needs. They have programs that are geared toward keeping your child interested in school. They teachers are focused in on what is important and know how to teach without lecturing.

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Michigan transplants - 7/20/2007

Moved here 2 months ago after living our entire lives in Michigan and absolutely LOVE everything about the area; the people, the polictics, the weather, the economy, etc. Having moved from a truly depressed area, we are ecstatic to be here and plan to stay!!!!!

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cost of living - 6/5/2007

cost pf living is going,up. unnessary tax increases plus higher power bills.nice place to live but you had better have good income. activities in the area are excellant and the downtown area has been renovated and very active for families.

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Overall, a nice area and growing fast - 5/17/2007

We moved to Greer about a year ago because we were able to get a little more house for the money than in neighboring towns like Simpsonville. Greer is also located closer to the mountains and because of that, many areas are quite scenic. Lake Robinson is a must see! I don't know how someone from Florida could think the cost of living was greater here than in Florida. We meet people all the time that haved moved from Florida to the Upstate because they could no longer afford to live in Florida. If you go to Realtor.com and do a search of homes, there is no comparison between the two...Greer (and the rest of the Upstate) wins in a landslide. There are many new businesses opening in Greer, and it seems as though the city is only going to get better and better.

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too high a cost of living - 6/11/2006

i moved here from atlanta 8 years ago and feel the cost of living is almost as high for the lack of culture/entertainment that you get

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Cost of Living - 1/26/2006

I moved from Palm Harbor, FL to Greer, SC. Yes, my rent was cheaper and so was the gasoline, but, that was it! I went into the grocery store and was shocked at the prices. Eating out is cheaper (albeit expensive too) than eating in. Haven't received my first utility bill yet but I'm sure it will be high. During this time of the year, I didn't need heat or air conditioning in Florida. Here, I need the heat, plus the fireplace. I don't work but was seeking part-time employment and wasn't able to find anything. When I did find something, the wages were close to minimum wage. Also, if you have a dog and are used to going to the dog park, good luck! There are none in this area. We are going back to Florida in May.

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