Hilltop, South Carolina
Hilltop is a community of 2,950 people in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Why visit Hilltop
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Alexander House, Arcadia Mill No. 1 and Cleveland Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Hilltop
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hilltop
Hilltop is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) adjacent to the city of Spartanburg in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census with a population of 3,273.
From the Wikipedia article Hilltop, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
Theatre and arena in South Carolina, United States
Ground Zero Live Music Venue
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
3052 Howard Street, Spartanburg
Museums and landmarks31
Alexander House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
Arcadia Mill No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
United States historic place
Arcadia Mill No. 2
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
United States historic place
Bishop William Wallace Duncan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Spartanburg, SC, listed on the NRHP in South Carolina
Bon Haven
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Former house in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Central Methodist Church (Spartanburg)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic church in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Cleveland Law Range
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic office building located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Converse Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Daniel Morgan Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic monument in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Drayton Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Former textile mill in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Evans-Russell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Spartanburg, South Carolina, listed on the NRHP
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Evins-Bivings House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in South Carolina, United States
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
Cleveland Park
Park · 0.8 mi
Lakeside park with fishing, an amphitheater & a promenade on the water, plus rental facilities.
141 North Cleveland Park Drive, Spartanburg
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes33
La Choza
Restaurant · Mexican, Central American · 1.0 mi
150 Simuel Road, Spartanburg
Su-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00
China Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
100 North Town Drive, Spartanburg
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
1564 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg
Sakura Japanese Steakhouse
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.4 mi
393 Whitney Road, Spartanburg
21 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1350 Boiling Springs Road, Spartanburg
Churches and places of worship30
Church of the Advent
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.1 mi
697 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg
Beaumont Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
945 Beaumont Avenue, Spartanburg
First African Methodist Church
Church · 1.6 mi
504 North Church Street, Spartanburg
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries30
Boiling Springs Elementary
School · 4.6 mi
700 Double Bridge Road, Boiling Springs
Green Charter School Spartanburg
School · 3.8 mi
8150 Warren H. Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg
Healthcare13
Upstate Lung And Critical Care Specialists
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
151 Harold Fleming Court, Spartanburg
Blood Connection
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
270 North Grove Medical Park Drive, Spartanburg
Orthopedic Specialties
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
303 East Wood Street, Spartanburg
Pediatric Associates - Spartanburg
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
249 North Grove Medical Park Drive, Spartanburg
Pediatric Cardiology: GHS Children's Hospital
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
249 North Grove Medical Park Drive, Spartanburg
Spartanburg Vein Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
385 Serpentine Drive, Spartanburg
VA Outpatient Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
279 North Grove Medical Park Drive, Spartanburg
Map of Hilltop
174 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 32°F | 4.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 47°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 38°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 4.7 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Spartanburg 3 Sse (5 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
Spartanburg County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-21: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Arcadia 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Spartanburg 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Drayton 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Fairforest 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Arkwright 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Boiling Springs 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Ben Avon 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Camp Croft 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Cowpens 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Duncan 11 mi west, about 18 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
- Arcadia Mill Number 2, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of the Advent, Doug Gregory, CC BY 2.0
- Historic Daniel Morgan Monument, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Montgomery Building, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Central Methodist Church Street, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Evans Russell House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Renovated Evans Building, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bon Haven, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schuyler Building, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bishop William Wallace Duncan House (DuPre House), PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Drayton Mills panorama, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Irwin House in Historic Hampton Heights, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pine Street Elementary entrance, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic Evins-Bivings House, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fremont School, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Converse Heights houses, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cleveland Law Range, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alexander House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walter Scott Montgomery Home, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James Seay House, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spartanburg Historic District, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arcadia Mill No. 1, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Oregon, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mary H. Wright Elementary School, Bill Fitzpatrick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, PegasusRacer28, CC BY-SA 3.0
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