Greenville is located in the northwest corner of South Carolina, otherwise known as the Upstate.  As the “economic engine of the Palmetto State”, Greenville has transitioned from being the textile capital of the world to the home to both international and national corporate offices for companies such as BMW, General Electric, Michelin, Milliken, Hubbell Lighting  and several more. 

Greenville provides an unsurpassed quality of life with a bit of something for everyone. 

When making your choice on where to live, consider the facts below:

• Greenville is only a short drive from the Blue Ridge mountains where you can hike, sky, or just enjoy the scenery and within 4 hours you can be laying on the beautiful beaches of South Carolina.  (If you cannot wait that long to get to the water, travel only 30-45 minutes to our gorgeous lakes. Lake Keowee, Lake Hartwell and Lake Jocassee are just a few of our refreshing bodies of water.

• The population in Greenville County is approximately 500,000 residents.

• Southern Living recognized Greenville as “South Carolina’s City for the Arts” because of our numerous performing arts centers and art community. The Peace Center,Greenville Little Theatre, and Bi-Lo Center are just a few of the places you can enjoy some live entertainment.

• In 2001, Greenville won the top award for Economic Development for its successful revitalization from the International Downtown Association.

• In 2003, Greenville received the Great American Main Street Award.

• Greenville is home to the nation’s only natural downtown waterfall.

• The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities is located on the banks of Greenville’s Reedy River.

• Five area high schools have been rated as “most challenging in the nation.”

• Bike magazine has rated Greenville as a “Top 5 Best Place to Live and Ride.”