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Greer, SC is a vibrant community located in Greenville County. It is known as an affordable city to live in with an average 2 bedroom rent of $1,110 compared to the US average of $1,430. The cost of groceries in Greer is also quite competitive with the index being equal to that of the national average. There are many renowned local companies such as BMW manufacturing plant, Nestle Purina PetCare Plant, and Michelin North America tire production company which provide employment opportunities for individuals looking to move to the area. Other notable businesses include Sperian Protection America Inc., Shurtape Technologies LLC, Rogers Group Inc., and Pelham Medical Center.

Greer has an unemployment rate of 3.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Greer has seen the job market increase by 0.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 37.1%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Greer
- The Sales Tax Rate for Greer is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Greer is 7.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Greer
- The average income of a Greer resident is $24,874 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Greer resident is $67,536 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyGreer, South CarolinaUnited States
  3.66
  -2.9%-6.2%
  37.1%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  7.0%4.6%
  $33,808$37,638
  $67,536$69,021
  $79,172$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  6.3%6.8%
  18.1%10.0%
  3.2%2.5%
  11.6%11.0%
  4.2%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  1.1%1.9%
  4.8%4.7%
  2.3%1.9%
  7.5%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  5.2%4.2%
  6.1%9.3%
  12.2%14.0%
  0.8%2.1%
  7.3%7.0%
  5.2%4.8%
  3.4%4.7%
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Over 7 years ago

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  More

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Over 11 years ago

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  More

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Over 16 years ago

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  More

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