About

Greenville

LOCATION

Greenville is located in the northwestern corner of the state of South Carolina. Greenville and the surrounding areas, situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, are commonly referred to as the Upstate.

· Easily accessible from Interstate highways 85, 185, and 385, and U.S. highways 25, 123, 29, 276.

· Centrally located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, and between Miami, FL and New York, NY.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Greenville offers a moderate climate with a full change of seasons.

Average annual temperature: 59 F
Average rainfall: 50.45 in
Average snowfall: 1.20 in
Average January minimum 35.1 F
Average July maximum 96.8 F

Greenville's public school system is the largest in the state, and includes eight magnet academies for special study at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Over nine colleges and universities are located in and within close proximity of Greenville.

The Greenville Hospital System is the state's most comprehensive health care provider and one the Southeast's leading medical facilities.

Greenville is the cultural and entertainment center for the Upstate, including an award winning downtown, a major performing arts center, a 17,000 seat arena, a 368,000 square foot exhibition center, nationally recognized museum collections, and 39 parks, playgrounds and recreation centers.