Greenville, SC

The Good

• ✓Excellent public school system (average rating 8.4)
• ✓Walkable downtown and bike‑friendly streets
• ✓Good diversity and relatively low flood risk
• ✓Strong sense of community and many local events

Real Talk

• !Median home price ($493,700) is more than seven times the median household income ($70,580) – this can be a hard squeeze for most families
• !Public transit options are limited; a car is almost essential for commuting
• !Crime rates in the area are moderate to high, especially in certain neighborhoods
• !Housing costs also mean higher property taxes and insurance premiums
• !There is a lack of large grocery stores in the immediate neighborhood, requiring trips to nearby suburbs
• $Higher property taxes due to higher home values
• $Elevated homeowners insurance due to risk of storms
• $Maintenance costs for older homes can be substantial
• $Parking fees and street cleaning fees in downtown areas

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