Best Places to Live in Spartanburg Metro Area, South Carolina

Spartanburg, South Carolina is an exciting destination in the heart of Upstate South Carolina that offers an array of activities and attractions. From visiting big-name attractions like The Hub City Farmers Market or Baldoroch Falls Nature Preserve to exploring historic districts like Converse Heights and Morgan Square Shopping Districts there’s certainly something here for everyone. Outdoor adventurers can also enjoy popular trail systems such as Cottonwood Trail or Horse Creek/Loganville Connector Trail while shoppers may take advantage of abundant shopping centers like Westgate Mall or Spartanburg Towne Centre. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation Spartanburg has something for you. Mid-sized-city - Northwest South Carolina near North Carolina border, 55 miles southwest of Charlotte, NC.

State: South Carolina
County:
Metro Area: Spartanburg Metro Area
City: Spartanburg, Boiling Springs, 34 total

Zip Codes: 29301, 29349, 29316, 29303, 29307, 29379, 29302, 29306, 29388, 29369, 37 total
Cost of Living: -17.0% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 910 ft above sea level

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Spartanburg, Sc Housing Market

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Pros
Diverse economy
Cost of living
Nearby recreation

Cons
Hot, humid summers
Crime rates
Low educational attainment

What Bert Has To Say About Spartanburg Metro Area

Spartanburg is the prosperous business and commercial center of the old metro area triad Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson. For many years mainly a textile milling and agriculture center, the economy has made the turn to bring in more new-economy businesses, as well as strengthen the old ones. Spartanburg is still a major center for agriculture processing and shipping, most particularly peaches and other orchard fruit. Most of the textile mills are gone, but it still remains the headquarters of textile leader Milliken, which also operates a research facility in the city.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Spartanburg Metro Area is 4.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Spartanburg Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Spartanburg Metro Area's cost of living is 17.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Spartanburg Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, September and October are the most pleasant months in the Spartanburg metro area, while July and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Spartanburg metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 62.8% to 35.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Spartanburg Metro Area's population is 322,864 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 5.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Spartanburg Metro Area is Real Estate: $232,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 18.5%.

SCHOOLS

Spartanburg Metro Area public schools spend $10,644 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.1 students per teacher in Spartanburg Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Spartanburg

It's a good time to buy in Spartanburg. Home Appreciation is up 18.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Spartanburg is $232,300.

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ZIP CODES IN SPARTANBURG METRO AREA, SOUTH CAROLINA

29301, 29349, 29316, 29303, 29307, 29379, 29302, 29306, 29388, 29369, 37 total

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