Easley has embraced its history as a railroad town in Upstate South Carolina with a popular rail trail and train-themed local businesses. Located less than 20 miles from both Greenville and Clemson, Easley has been a beneficiary of the Upstate's rapid growth. The city now boasts more than 27,000 residents even as new home construction continues. Demand is driven by lower home prices than in Greenville and access to good schools and outdoor recreation. "Easley is a very family-oriented community, but it's also convenient to get to downtown Greenville in no time," says Elizabeth Billings, a Realtor with EZ Sells It. "There's a charming downtown area, and also still some rural areas that make you feel like you're in your own private oasis."
Easley has embraced its history as a railroad town in Upstate South Carolina.
Easley is a city with a great deal of southern charm.
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Easley's affordable homes compared to Greenville
The median home price in Easley is $315,000, lower than the national median of $407,200 and the median in nearby Greenville. “You can get a little more bang for your buck in Easley,” says John Goldschmidt, Realtor with EZ Sells It. “Some people are starting to get priced out of Greenville, so they’re moving out to some of the cities like Easley.” Most of Easley’s homes have a suburban feel, with large yards and curved streets. Homes north of Route 123 are typically older bungalows, Craftsman or ranch-style houses, and some were built as early as the 1910s. South of Route 123, ranch-style homes and new traditional builds are more common. New construction has continued to pop up, fueling the city’s growth.
Bungalow homes sitting on moderate plots of land can be found outside of downtown Easley.
New builds can be found on the outskirts of Easley downtown.
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Highly rated education at Pickens County Public Schools
Pickens County Public Schools serves Easley and earns an overall rating of A-minus from Niche. Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students can apply to themed magnet schools, including the McKissick Academy of Science and Technology, which focuses on subjects like computer science. Private schools can be found closer to Greenville. For higher education, Clemson University is the state’s second-largest college, 18 miles away.
For higher education, Clemson University is located 18 miles away from Easley.
Easley High School is the final stop on the educational journey for many teens.
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Recreation along the Doodle rail trail
Like many cities in the Upstate, Easley has a trail along a former rail bed. The Doodle Trail opened in 2015 and runs 8 miles between Easley and the nearby city of Pickens. Doodle Park, at its trailhead, is Easley’s most popular park, and the city has seven other urban parks, including the new 38-acre Nalley Brown Nature Park, which has over 2 miles of trails. The Brushy Creek Greenway Trail is under construction and will connect to the Doodle Trail, extending it an additional 4 miles. The J.B. “Red” Owens Sports Complex offers an indoor gym and eight baseball fields, attracting youth sports tournaments year-round. With the Blue Ridge Mountains around 20 miles away, residents can take day hikes or weekend camping trips at the nearby mountain parks, including Table Rock State Park and Jocassee Gorges Wilderness Area. The 331-acre Saluda Lake is also a short drive away and is a popular weekend hangout for boaters and anglers.
Doodle Park has a padded turf playground for the Easley kids to enjoy.
Easley residents can take a weekend camping trip at the nearby Table Rock Park in Easley.
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Local staples and new blood in downtown Easley
Railroad tracks run parallel to Main Street through the heart of Easley’s walkable downtown. The area features local boutiques, antique stores and restaurants in brick storefronts from the early 20th century. New spots are popping up, too; grain silos on the west end of the city’s downtown strip were repurposed into a shared restaurant space, fittingly called The Silos. “It’s very charming,” Billings says. “There are some staples that have been there for a while, but a lot of places that are also newer like The Silos.” Suburban shopping centers sit off Route 123, featuring grocery stores, big box stores and chain restaurants.
The Silos offers multiple restaurants and outdoor dining for Easley Residents.
Many suburban shopping centers sit off Route 123 in Easley.
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City events in Old Market Square
Easley holds many events downtown in Old Market Square, with celebrations like the Spring Fling and the 4th of July Festival drawing thousands of attendees from the city and beyond. The Foothills Playhouse puts on plays and musicals throughout the year. Residents can head to nearby Greenville for its many events and concerts 13 miles east.
Easley holds many events downtown in Old Market Square.
Easley residents can head to nearby Greenville for its many great outdoor events.
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Access to Greenville via Highway 123
Highway 123 cuts through Easley, with Greenville 13 miles east and Clemson 19 miles southwest. Residents often commute toward Greenville, and traffic is becoming more of an issue as Upstate South Carolina grows. “The growth has led to the city being proactive in terms of working on infrastructure,” Billings says. “There are some benefits like increased revenue tax money, but one of the challenges is managing the growth but keeping the downtown area vibrant and unique.” The city is working on adding sidewalks and bike lanes. Interstate 85 is roughly 10 miles from the city and heads almost 120 miles northeast to Charlotte or 140 southwest to Atlanta. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is about 25 miles away and offers flights to over 20 destinations.
Decreasing crime rates in Easley
According to FBI data, the violent crime rate in Easley is below the national and state averages, while property crime is in line with the average. Over the past five years, those rates have each trended downward.
Easley’s climate includes four distinct seasons, including hot summers moderated by the nearby mountains and cool winters. While rare, the city can be affected by tropical storms; in 2024, Hurricane Helene caused flooding and tree damage throughout Upstate South Carolina.
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