Affordable Greer Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Greer, South Carolina.

About Greer, South Carolina.

The city of Greer is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It offers picturesque scenery and 12 blocks of entertainment, dining, and retail stores. During the summer months, and on Friday evenings, residents and visitors can unwind at the concert series, which is called Tunes on the Trade.

The city is also the home to the only BMW manufacturing facility in the United States. While in the area, take a tour of the plant to get a first-hand look at how these amazing driving machines are created. It's also fun to visit the Zentrum museum, where you can have the ultimate experience of driving a BMW, even if you can't afford one.

What to Do in Greer

If you love to enjoy being active, go to one of the parks in the city. You can enjoy playing tennis, disc golf or meandering along one of the many walking trails. You can also join a sports league, operated by the City of Greer Parks and Recreation Department, where there are leagues for adults and children.

If you prefer to relax, you can attend the Tunes on Trade concert series mentioned above. Another family favorite is the Moonlight Movies series, where you can enjoy recent blockbusters projected on an inflatable movie screen in the City Park Amphitheater. There are also several festivals in the area, including Freedom Blast or Greer Station at Family Fest and Oktoberfest.

Working in Greer

The median household income in this area is $44,445. Approximately 96.6 percent of residents are employed, and only 3.4 percent are unemployed. The top industries employing people in this community include:

• Social Assistance, Health Care and Educational Services at 21.2 percent
• Manufacturing at 16.6 percent
• Retail Trade at 12.2 percent
• Scientific, Professional, Management and Administrative and waste at 9.6 percent
• Construction at 9.1 percent

Greer Neighborhoods

A wide array of Greer, South Carolina neighborhoods exist. These include entry-level subdivisions, golf communities, upscale home subdivisions, lake communities, and gated communities. Some top neighborhoods in the area include:

• Abington Park
• Beaver Crossing
• Hammett Farms
• Silver Ridge Farms
• Rock Harbour

Greer Schools

There are 12 schools in the Greer, South Carolina school district. In this community, over 84.5 percent of residents have earned their high school diplomas or a higher level of education. Approximately 30.6 percent of residents have graduated from college.

Moving to Greer Resource Guide

• Driver's License and Auto Registration To get your driver's license in Greer, visit the SC DMV website or contact the office via phone at (864) 801-9375.
• Electricity and Natural Gas You can find information about electrical services and natural gas by visiting the Greer CPW website.
• Water and Sewer Service To have your water service-connected or to learn about available sewer services; it's a good idea to visit the Greer Development Corporation.
• Waste Collection and Recycling Service To arrange trash and recycling pickup, visit the City of Greer website or contact them at (864) 877-0505.
• Telephone For telephone service visit the WireFly website.
• Television/Internet For internet and television service, you can visit the Broad Band Now website to browse the companies providing services in the area.
• Greer City and County Government You can find the city and county government offices by visiting the City of Greer website.
• County Parks and Recreation The parks and recreation department can be found by contacting the Public Services department.

Greer Housing

If you are considering moving to Greer, South Carolina, you may wonder if you can afford the housing. The median home price in Greer is approximately $143,800, and the median rent for a single-bedroom apartment is $764. In Greer, the median salary is $44,455, and based on how your salary compares to this, you should be able to determine which of the available housing options, buying or renting, is right for you.

The best way to get started for your move to Greer is to contact a real estate agent who can help you find the right property in this new city. Using the information above should also help you pinpoint one or more neighborhoods that appeal to your lifestyle.