Greer, South Carolina
Greer is a city of 41,536 people in Greenville County, South Carolina, founded in 1876.
Why visit Greer
Townapedia lists 44 museums and landmarks, 34 parks and trails, 153 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Greer Heritage Museum, Apalache Mill, Century Park and Apalache Wayside Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Greer
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greer
Greer is a city in Greenville and Spartanburg Counties, South Carolina, United States. The population was 35,308 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 50,007 in 2025, making it the nineth-most populous city in South Carolina. Greer is included in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC Combined Statistical Area in Upstate South Carolina.
From the Wikipedia article Greer, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks44
Apalache Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Textile factory in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
2200 Racing Road, Greer
Gilreath's Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Watermill in Greenville County, South Carolina
State Highway 101, Greer
R. Perry Turner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Greer, South Carolina, U.S.A.
211 North Main Street, Greer
Robert G. Turner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Arthur Barnwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
House in Greenville County, South Carolina
Davenport House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Greer, South Carolina, United States
Earle R. Taylor House and Peach Packing Shed
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Greer, South Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Greenville County
Greer Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Railroad depot listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in Greer, South Carolina
Greer Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Greer Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic building in Greer, South Carolina, United States
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James M. Davis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
32 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds34
Apalache Wayside Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Public park opened 9-9 daily
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
22 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes153
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.5 mi
1494 West Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greer
Mo-Th,Su 06:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-24:00
McAlister's Deli
Restaurant · Sandwich · 2.9 mi
5318 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Taylors
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Mr. Salsa
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.6 mi
4800 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Taylors
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30
Romeo's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.6 mi
1291 South Suber Road, Greer
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi
1378 West Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greer
Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00; Sa-Su 06:00-21:00
Voila French Cafe
Restaurant · French · 2.5 mi
755 Hammett Bridge Road, Greer
Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00
Wild Ace Pizza & Pub
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
103 Depot Street, Greer
Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
141 more on the map.
History
Greer was named for James Manning Greer, who was Scottish. Many of his descendants still reside in the region. James Manning Greer was a descendant of John Greer Sr., who surveyed his land in Laurens County in 1750. John and his family were already in Laurens County, prior to the Greer passengers who arrived aboard the ship The Falls in 1764. John, Sr.'s great-grandson, James Manning Greer, settled his family near Greenville in an area that eventually became known as Greer's Station.
From the History section of Greer, South Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Candleberry Inn Events and long term boarding
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
105 Marshland Lane, Greer
Churches and places of worship104
Shopping32
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries37
Healthcare19
ERP Life Pharmacy & Wellness
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
406 West Poinsett Street
Map of Greer
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 4.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 4.6 in | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greer Gsn Hcn 72312 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Greenville County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-03-23: Table Rock Fire Complex (Fire)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Five Forks 8 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Greenville 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Berea 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Parker 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Gantt 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Boiling Springs 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Fountain Inn 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Powdersville 18 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Easley 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Hendersonville 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Greer Downtown Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gilreath's Mill 10 (11), Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- R Perry Turner House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Apalache Mill Water Tower, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robert G Tuner House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Louie James House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pelham Mill 10 (4), Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Davenport House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Taylors Peach Shed, Kwdavids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greer Depot, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SouthernBleachery, John Foxe, Public domain
- William Bates House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arthur Barnwell 10 (4), Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greer Post Office, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James M Davis House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woodside Cotton Mill Village, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McMakins Tavern, Kwdavids, CC BY-SA 3.0
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