Greenville, SC housing and neighborhood guide

Home values, rents and population for Greenville from the U.S. Census Bureau, with local resources and the questions to ask before you move.

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The housing picture

2020–2024 American Community Survey · Greenville city, South Carolina

Median owner-occupied home value

$487,500± $22,040 margin of error

Estimated by homeowners; not a current sale price.

Median monthly gross rent

$1,312± $43 margin of error

Contract rent plus applicable utility and fuel costs.

Population

72,935± 52 margin of error

Residents within the Census place boundary.

Housing units

39,373± 782 margin of error

Occupied and vacant housing units.

Occupied housing units

35,482± 819 margin of error

Homes occupied by owners or renters.

Owner-occupied housing units

14,584± 660 margin of error

Occupied homes in which the owner lives.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year ↗. Retrieved Sep 28, 2026. Place ID: 4530850. Dollar amounts are in 2024 dollars. Survey estimates describe a period, not a live housing market.

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2020–2024 ACS five-year estimates. Dollar amounts are in 2024 dollars; published margins of error use a 90% confidence level. These downloadable source tables cover all Census geographies.

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Questions about Greenville

Can I assume a weekday Greenlink trip is available on Sunday?

No. Greenlink's rider guide, reviewed September 27, 2026, states that routes do not operate on Sundays. Check its current schedules for the specific day and route, especially for connector service.

Source: greenvillesc.gov ↗

What is the median home value in Greenville?

The 2020–2024 ACS estimate for the median value of owner-occupied homes in Greenville is $487,500 in 2024 dollars. This describes owner-reported values over a five-year period. For a purchase or sale today, request recent comparable transactions for the specific neighborhood and property type.

What is the median rent in Greenville?

The 2020–2024 ACS median monthly gross rent for Greenville is $1,312 in 2024 dollars. Gross rent includes contract rent and applicable utility and fuel costs. It is a historical survey estimate, not today's asking rent or a quote for an individual property.

Does this describe a specific neighborhood?

These figures cover Greenville city, South Carolina. City boundaries, ZIP codes, school attendance areas, and named neighborhoods can differ. Use a property's address to check the details that matter to you; a city-wide median will not describe every block or home.

How can I compare Greenville with another place?

Use the city comparison to view figures from the same ACS release side by side. Then compare current property choices, your actual commute, and address-specific conditions. Differences between survey estimates can fall within their margins of error; the comparison does not rank which place is best.

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