Though larger cities like Columbia and Greenville are within driving distance, Greenwood has plenty to offer on its own. The small city of 22,000 is home to a thriving commercial district, known as Uptown, plus well-attended festivals and a public university, all giving the city a lively feel in Upstate South Carolina. “It’s not a big city like some of the surrounding cities, but we’re about three hours from the mountains, three hours from the beach. We’re really well-located here,” says Amy McAlister, a Realtor with Greenwood Realty who has lived in the area her whole life.
Greenwood is a small city with a population of 22,000.
Greenwood is home to a thriving commercial district, known as Uptown.
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Condos, bungalows and ranches in Greenwood
The median sales price in Greenwood is roughly $266,000, significantly lower than the national figure. Single-family homes in the neighborhoods around Uptown were often built in the early 20th century, including bungalows and a smattering of Victorian cottages. Farther out from the city center, midcentury ranch-style and single-story new traditional homes make up most of the inventory. Apartments and rental properties sit around Lander University, while some condos are located in Uptown Greenwood.
Single family and bungalow homes are very common sight in Greenwood.
Ranch homes sit on moderate plots of land in Greenwood.
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Walkable shopping and dining in Uptown Greenwood
Uptown is Greenwood's commercial epicenter. “People love being able to walk to the restaurants and the nightlife,” McAlister says. “You have some restaurants and some bars. You got some little shops you can check out.” Tree-lined Main Street is the main corridor, with various restaurants and shops. The Greenwood Mall sits on the city’s north side, surrounded by shopping centers, big-box stores and supermarkets, while the Highway 25 Bypass offers more chain restaurants and fast food.
The Highway 25 Bypass in Greenwood offers many chain restaurants, like Cracker Barrel.
Uptown is Greenwood's commercial epicenter, and most stores are pedestrian friendly.
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100,000 people at the Festival of Flowers
Greenwood has held the annual South Carolina Festival of Flowers for nearly 60 years. The event takes across Uptown, featuring landscaped gardens and topiary displays. Over 100,000 people visit the festival each summer, making it the city’s biggest draw. On a smaller scale, the Uptown Market features produce and handmade goods from local vendors. The market is open twice a week, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The Uptown Market features produce and handmade goods from local vendors in Greenwood.
Greenwood has held the annual South Carolina Festival of Flowers for nearly 60 years.
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Known as "the Lakelands" of South Carolina
Like several cities in Upstate South Carolina, Greenwood converted an abandoned rail bed into a paved path for walkers and bikers. The Heritage Trail runs nearly 3 miles from its trailhead on Main Street. West Cambridge Park, the largest of the city parks, has a playground, gazebo and walking trails. Greenwood County Parks and Recreation offers youth and adult sports at Greenwood County Park adjacent to the city limits. The area around Greenwood is known as the Lakelands, and several nearby lakes are open for recreation. The most prominent is Lake Greenwood, roughly 15 miles from the city, which offers fishing and boating.
West Cambridge Park is the largest of the Greenwood's parks and has a playground, gazebo and walking trails.
Lake Greenwood is roughly 15 miles from the city and offers fishing and boating for the locals to enjoy.
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Access to bigger cities in South Carolina and Georgia
Greenwood sits roughly in the middle of four larger cities: Greenville and Columbia in South Carolina, plus Augusta and Athens in Georgia. “In an hour and a half, you can be in Greenville, Columbia, Augusta, so you have your big cities without living the big city life,” McAlister says. Within Greenwood, major employers include manufacturing plants and the Self Regional Medical Center. The MAT Trans system offers limited public transit, though Uptown is easier for pedestrians and bikers.
The Self Regional Medical Center is one of the largest hospitals in Greenwood.
The MAT Trans system offers limited public transit in Greenwood, SC.
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Greenwood School District No. 50 and Lander University
Local students can attend Greenwood School District No. 50, which receives a B grade from Niche. Students can apply to the district’s Choice and Magnet Programs, including the Greenwood School of Inquiry, which prioritizes learning via projects, or the Medical Magnet Academy at Northside, which offers interactive learning opportunities about medical careers. Greenwood is also home to Lander University, a public college with 4,000 students.
Greenwood is home to Lander University, a public college with 4,000 students.
Local students can attend Greenwood School District No. 50, which receives a B grade from Niche.
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Greenwood's crime and climate
According to FBI data, violent crime rates in Greenwood are similar to the national and state rates and have trended downward over the last five years. Property crime rates have stayed steady above the national and state figures.
Greenwood experiences hot summers and cool winters. Tropical storms occasionally bring heavy rain and gusty winds, as in the late summer of 2024, when Hurricane Helene impacted the area.
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