Affordable Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg.

About Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spartanburg, SC, is home to approximately 37,000 residents and boasts a rich historical legacy tracing back to the immediate aftermath of the American Revolution. Founded in 1785, Spartanburg gained prominence for its textile mills, which served as the nucleus of its thriving industrial sector until the 1950s, when manufacturing operations began to relocate overseas.

There are many historic landmark properties in Spartanburg, such as the Walnut Grove Plantation and those in the Hampton Heights Historic District. Lawson's Fork Creek runs through the area. The Cottonwood Trail is a nice long walk that follows a beautiful trail along the creek, surrounded by wetlands and abundant wildlife. There are many colleges in the area, and that brings plenty of students who enjoy living in Spartanburg.

What To Do in Spartanburg

Spartanburg has many wonderful things to do, most of which are family-friendly. The Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau lists the things to do, food & drink options to enjoy, and a comprehensive events calendar. Popular annual events include:

• Hub City Hog Fest An annual barbecue competition held in early April.
• Spring Fling This annual festival has been held for the past 35 years. It has a professional bicycle race, outdoor entertainment with live bands, tasty food, and an arts & crafts market.
• Melting Pot Music Festival In September, this event features live music on three stages and a beer garden.
• Dickens of a Christmas This holiday event offers Christmas caroling and horse-drawn carriages.

A thriving group of microbreweries in Spartanburg cater to younger people and others who love the taste of hand-crafted beers. There are plenty of fun places to go out for a night on the town. The Croft State Park is just southeast of the city limits. It has over 20 miles of hiking and bicycling trails that run through 20 acres of deep forest. This is a perfect place for a picnic and to go camping.

Working in Spartanburg

City-Data reports that manufacturers in the area provide 28% of the local jobs. BMW has a major auto manufacturing plant in Spartanburg. The retail sector is next with 10% of the jobs. The hospitality industry offers 8% of the jobs. Educational services provide 7%. Health care employs 6%. Other service industries employ 6% as well. Administrative support has 5% of the jobs.

Spartanburg Neighborhoods

All the neighborhoods in Spartanburg have homes with southern charm.

• Ben Avon Median home price is $409,304
• City Center and Converse College Median home price is $287,741
• Golightly and Pauline Median home price is $277,998
• Hadden Crossroads and Hadden Heights Median home price is $248,104
• Anderson Mill Road and Old Anderson Mill Road Median home price is $242,473

Spartanburg School District

Spartanburg is in the Spartanburg County School District 7. There are 13 public schools, which consist of nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school. There are two public charter schools Spartanburg Preparatory School (K to 8th) and High Point Academy (K to 12th). Spartanburg is a college town with many colleges and universities, including Converse College, University of South Carolina Upstate, Wofford College, and other specialty colleges.

Moving to Spartanburg Resource Guide

Here is a list of contacts that you will need, which will help when you are moving to Spartanburg.

• Driver's License and Auto Registration: If you need a driver's license, a South Carolina state identification card or to register a vehicle, contact the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Electricity: Provided by Duke Energy. Go online to start service.
• Natural Gas: Provided by Piedmont Natural Gas.
• Propane: Available from Freeman Gas and your service can be started online.
• Garbage Collection and Trash: Pickup is provided by TNT Sanitation.
• Telephone: Service companies that provide services for the Spartanburg area are listed at Wirefly.
• TV and Internet: Choices are listed at CableTV.com.
• Spartanburg Municipal and County Government: The municipal government of the City of Spartanburg has offices at 145 West Broad Street. The City of Spartanburg Parks and Recreation Department maintains the public parks and offers many services.

Spartanburg Housing

The median household income in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is around $35,637 per year, about $11,000 less than other cities in South Carolina and $20,000 lower than the national average. The cost of living in Spartanburg is 6% less than that found in other cities in the state and 9% less than the median cost of living in America. The median home price in Spartanburg is $115,900, 19% lower than in other places in South Carolina. About 46% of homes are occupied by their owners.

The majority of the residents in Spartanburg are renters. The median rent is $705 per month, which is 13% lower than the rent in other South Carolinian cities. Many college students, young professionals, newly-married couples, and families with kids live in Spartanburg. The median age of residents is around 35 years old. This is four years younger than the median age in the state of 39. This community has a nice mixture of people of all ages and from many ethnic backgrounds.