Living in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Spartanburg County is a county in South Carolina with a population of around 297,302, part of the Spartanburg, SC MSA metro area. The main communities are Spartanburg, Greer, Woodruff.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,509/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $256K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 53°F) and hot summers (highs around 85°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Spartanburg County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a predominantly working-class population (25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.