Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) C-
Spill The Beans
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Little River Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Little River Roasting
Coffee Shop
Pharmacy Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bella Latte
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peach Blossom Diner
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (39) A+
Blues Boulevard Jazz
Nightclub
Upstate Gallery on Main
Art Gallery
UnderPin Lanes 'N Lounge
Bowling Alley
TJC Gallery
Art Gallery
Hub City Smiles - Selfie Studio
Art Gallery
Children's Museum of the Upstate - Spartanburg
Museum
Spartanburg Art Museum
Museum
Chapman Cultural Center
Museum
Spartanburg Science Center
Museum
David Reid Theatre
Theatre Arts
Zimmerli Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Hub City Railroad Museum
Museum
Twitchell Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Rainey Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Artists Collective | Spartanburg
Theatre Arts
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Jerome Johnson Richardson Theatre
Theatre Arts
Gibbs Stadium
Stadium
Balmer Foundation Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
Stadium
Club Maze
Nightclub
NCG Spartanburg 7
Cinema
Mayfair Art Studios
Theatre Arts
Regal Westgate Mall Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (84) A-
The Hiker Hub
Bar
Hub City Spirits - Southside
Alcohol
Hub City Scoops
Sweets
Delaney's Irish Pub
Bar
Rocky Moo
Sweets
Smallcakes
Sweets
Main Street Pub
Bar
Hub City Chicken & More
Fast Food
RJ Rockers Brewing Company & Restaurant
Bar
Craft Axe Throwing
Bar
Midtown Bistro & Lounge
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Planet Smoothie
Fast Food
CIclops Cyderi & Brewery
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Chicken Salad Chick
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Dottie's Toffee
Sweets
Domino's
Fast Food
Deluxe Liquor Store
Alcohol
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Sully's Steamers
Fast Food
Taco Bueno
Fast Food
Fitness (18) A+
Nautilus Fitness Center
Gym
Live Fit Now
Gym
Bella Dance Studio
Gym
Yogalicious
Gym
Cyclebar Spartanburg
Gym
Bethlehem Center
Community Centre
CC Woodson Community Center
Community Centre
Thornton Activity Center
Community Centre
Benjamin Johnson Arena Fitness Center
Gym
Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center
Community Centre
Northwest Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Pineview Hills Community Center
Community Centre
Burn Boot Camp Spartanburg
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Rock Solid Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
The Salvation Army Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
New Day Clubhouse
Community Centre
Groceries (19) C-
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Lean Kitchen Co
Health Food
Sellers Seafood Market
Seafood
Tate Meatworks
Butcher
Asc Foodstore & Fresh Seafood
Seafood
Sunny's Market
Grocery Store
Ruth's Gleanings FoodShare
Grocery Store
S&A Discount Grocery
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Wise Buys Discount Groceries
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
La Unica Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (141) A+
Willow Oaks Park
Park
Mary H Wright Greenway Park
Park
Hampton Heights Historic District
Park
South Converse Park
Park
Hub City Art Park
Park
Library Playground
Playground
Priscilla Rumley Park
Park
Play on Main
Playground
Denny's Plaza
Park
Richardson Park
Park
Morgan Square
Park
Walter S. Montgomery Commons
Park
Spartanburg Historic District
Park
Featherston Green
Park
Irwin Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Barnet Park
Park
CC Woodson Playground
Playground
Mean Green Park
Park
Legion Park
Park
Stewart Park
Park
Veteran's Pointe Memorial Park
Park
Duncan Park
Park
Four Season Park
Park
Happy Hollow Park
Park
Shops (183) A+
Q Cuts Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Citi Trends
Clothing
Southern Convenience Stores
Convenience Store
Hotspot
Convenience Store
Shop Iiyumes
Clothing
Pure Konfidence Boutique
Clothing
Loyal Customz & Designs
Clothing
Southside Party Shop
Convenience Store
Phase 2 Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Retro Shack
Clothing
Love African Braiding
Hairdresser
A Arrangement Florist
Florist
Beauty Mart
Beauty
Sargent's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Paisley Paw
Pets
Love Me Some Lace
Clothing
Pat's Food Store
Convenience Store
Gracie's Boutique
Clothing
Smithworks Fine Jewelry
Fashion
The Laque House
Beauty
Bareknuckle Barbershop
Hairdresser
Bare Beauty Loft
Beauty
Salon Surreal
Beauty
Three Sisters Boutique
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Spartanburg.
Public Transit Stops (21)
Stops & Stations A+
Heritage Court
Bus Stop
Church & Marion
Bus Stop
J.C. Bull
Bus Stop
Church & Milster
Bus Stop
Library
Bus Stop
First Baptist
Bus Stop
Marriott
Bus Stop
Stewart Park
Bus Stop
Spartanburg
Transit Station
Liberty & Bomar
Bus Stop
Main & Baltimore
Bus Stop
Crescent Hill
Bus Stop
Park Hills
Bus Stop
Church & Centennial
Bus Stop
SRMC
Bus Stop
Pinewood
Bus Stop
Eastwood
Bus Stop
Whitney & Beaumont
Bus Stop
Fernwood Glendale
Bus Stop
Hugh R Black Pavilion
Bus Stop
SRHS - Mary Black East
Bus Stop
SRHS - Mary Black North
Bus Stop
Dillon Drive
Bus Stop
Forrester Center
Bus Stop
Dorman Centre
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Spartanburg is 91/100 - which is 3% lower than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

Spartanburg crime rates are 7,065 per 100k, which is 152% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
5,871 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,194 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Spartanburg is $42,841 - which is 9% lower than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$42,841 F
Unemployment Rate
5.1% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (42)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Oak Street Health
Clinic
Carolina Pain Center
Doctor
Spartanburg Police Department
Police
Spartanburg Fire Department
Fire Station
St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic
Clinic
Prisma Health Family Medicine
Clinic
Campus Safety
Police
SFD - Station 2
Fire Station
ReGenesis Health Care - Northside
Doctor
Carolina Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
SFD - Station 3
Fire Station
MGC Family Medicine
Clinic
Adair Family Dentistry
Dentist
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Clinic
White Oak Manor
Nursing Home
Dialysis Clinic
Clinic
Orthopedic Specialties
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Spartanburg Vein Center
Clinic
Urology Center of Spartanburg
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Palmetto Infusion Services
Clinic
Spartanburg County Public Health Dept.
Clinic
Spartanburg Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Spartanburg home prices are $133,200 - which is 7% lower than South Carolina
Home Price
$133,200 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools D+

The Spartanburg graduation rate is 79% - which is 3% lower than South Carolina
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (37) A+
Spartanburg Preparatory School
Montessori Academy
Mary H. Wright Elementary
Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg
Carver Middle
St Paul The Apostle Catholic School
Pine St. Elementary
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership
Westminster Day School
Woodland Heights Elementary
Eddlemon Adventist School
Houston Elementary
St James Methodist Kindergarten
E. P. Todd School
Legacy Christian School
Drayton Mills Elementary
Jesse Boyd Elementary
Spartanburg Day School
Jesse S. Bobo Elementary
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary/Middle
Sc School For The Blind Elementary/Middle
Cedar Springs Academy
W. Herbert Chapman Elementary
Arcadia Elementary
R. P. Dawkins Middle
High Schools (10) F
Spartanburg High
Spartanburg Day School
Sc School For The Blind High
Sc School For The Deaf High
Cedar Springs Academy
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ratings F

Spartanburg has an overall rating of 50% from 19 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (17)
From AreaVibes C-
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Spartanburg, SC Area Guide

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Spartanburg Area Facts

  • Spartanburg has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Spartanburg crime rates are 152% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Spartanburg is 3% lower than the South Carolina average

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Not a good place to live 1 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 21, 2021) Living in Spartanburg is a challenge unless you have your own transportation. If you do not and have to walk everywhere be prepared to walk on grass or on the side of the road with traffic coming both ways having to be on guard to make sure that you do not get hit by a vehicle. ...Read More There is transport but, you have to walk miles to get to the bus stop and the hours of transport is very limited in hours of the day.
Violent crime is up, I would not feel safe walking at night. The home prices are out of the park, If you do have a vehicle, and park it in the apt complex in which you reside, be prepared for a tow truck to tow it off because they can and the city will do nothing about it. I would never recommend Spartanburg as a place to live. Read Less
Spartanburg South Carolina 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Spartanburg, South Carolina is a great little city to live in! After living there myself, I can safely say I love it! Spartanburg has plenty of great schools, restaurants, and things to do and see.

Spartanburg has some fun taprooms and breweries that are a great place to go bee ...Read More r tasting with friends. After beer tasting, you can always go to some of Spartanburg's delicious restaurants.

If hiking and outdoor adventures are more your thing, Spartanburg is great for that, too! You visit Croft State Park, Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve, and the Historical Walnut Grove Plantation.

If your family is one with kids, Spartanburg has plenty of great schools. District 7 has some of the best around! A family with kids is a family that needs a good house! Spartanburg has plenty of real estate. Houses are typically mid-sized and rang in style from rang to craftsman. Most houses are well under the 300,000 dollar range, making Spartanburg real estate very affordable! Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Spartanburg? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Willow Oaks Park
      Mary H Wright Greenway Park
      Hampton Heights Historic District
      South Converse Park
      Hub City Art Park
      Library Playground
      Priscilla Rumley Park
      Play on Main

      Entertainment

      Blues Boulevard Jazz
      Upstate Gallery on Main
      UnderPin Lanes 'N Lounge
      TJC Gallery
      Hub City Smiles - Selfie Studio
      Children's Museum of the Upstate - Spartanburg
      Spartanburg Art Museum
      Chapman Cultural Center

      Food & Drink

      The Hiker Hub
      Hub City Spirits - Southside
      Hub City Scoops
      Delaney's Irish Pub
      Rocky Moo
      Smallcakes
      Main Street Pub
      Hub City Chicken & More

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Spartanburg? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Spartanburg.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Spartanburg? The cost of living in Spartanburg is 91/100 - which is 3% lower than South Carolina.
      Spartanburg
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Spartanburg? Spartanburg crime rates are 7,065, which are 152% higher than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      7,065 per 100k people

      204% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      204% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Spartanburg? The median income in Spartanburg is $42,841 which is 9% lower than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $42,84123% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,22412% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      9% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Spartanburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Spartanburg Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Hub City Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Urology Center of Spartanburg
      ReGenesis Health Care - Northside
      Doctors Care
      Carolina Pain Center
      Horizon Medical Associates
      Westgate Family Physicians

      A+ Housing

      What are Spartanburg home prices? Spartanburg home prices are $133,200 - which is 7% lower than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $133,20028% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $83912% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Spartanburg have good schools? The Spartanburg graduation rate is 79% - which is 3% lower than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      17% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      23% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Spartanburg a good place to live? Spartanburg has an overall rating of 50% from 19 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      19 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      45%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      60%

      17 total surveys

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