State rank#1 of 46
Smallest county548,166 residentsGreenville County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 45045
Greenville County, South Carolina
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population548,166
Household income$76,932
Unemployment3.7%
Life expectancy76.1 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Greenville County has 548,166 residents and ranks #1 by population among South Carolina county equivalents. Median household income is $76,932. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.7%. Its clearest relative strength is poor or fair health. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within South Carolina
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Greenville County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Greenville County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is poor or fair health.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $299,000 median home value and $1,262/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $76,932, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Greenville County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing poor or fair health, bachelor’s degree or higher, and primary care access. College attainment is 41.3% and life expectancy is 76.1 years.
Potential advantages
- Poor or fair health: 12.9%, rank #2 of 46 available South Carolina counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 41.3%, rank #3 of 46 available South Carolina counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 896 residents, rank #3 of 46 available South Carolina counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,262/mo, rank #40 of 46; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $299,000, rank #39 of 46; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 10.4%, rank #11 of 46; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within South Carolina
Rank and range use only counties in South Carolina with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$76,932
$76,932; above the state county median of $57,158.
State rank #8 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$299,000
$299,000; above the state county median of $172,700.
State rank #39 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,262/mo
$1,262/mo; above the state county median of $897/mo.
State rank #40 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.7%
3.7%; below the state county median of 4.6%.
State rank #4 of 46 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
41.3%
41.3%; above the state county median of 23.4%.
State rank #3 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.1 years
76.1 years; above the state county median of 72.7 years.
State rank #7 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
12.9%
12.9%; below the state county median of 19.7%.
State rank #2 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
10.4%
10.4%; below the state county median of 11.5%.
State rank #11 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 896 residents
1 per 896 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,188 residents.
State rank #3 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 321 residents
1 per 321 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 665 residents.
State rank #5 of 46 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Greenville County FAQ
Is Greenville County a good place to live?
Greenville County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing poor or fair health, bachelor’s degree or higher, and primary care access. College attainment is 41.3% and life expectancy is 76.1 years.
What should I know before moving to Greenville County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $299,000 median home value and $1,262/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $76,932, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Greenville County?
Greenville County has 548,166 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Greenville County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 45045; the parent state FIPS is 45.
What is the median household income in Greenville County?
The ACS median household income is $76,932.
How much does housing cost in Greenville County?
Housing benchmarks are $299,000 median home value and $1,262/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $76,932, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Greenville County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.7%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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