Livability Score

86
/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 (6) F
Exchange Co. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Chestnut Coffee House + Local Market
Coffee Shop
Chestnut Coffee House + Market
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lickin Good Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Crossroads
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
Regal Simpsonville Stadium & IMAX
Cinema
Simpsonville Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
CCNB Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Discovery Island Waterpark
Water Park
Unknown Name
Stadium
Brookwood Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Food and Drink (41) A-
Mak & Cheesecakes
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
The Taphouse
Bar
Bourbon St. Burgers
Fast Food
Trade St. Market
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Clock Tower Taproom & Billiards
Bar
Ice Cream Station
Sweets
Level 2 at Carolina Olive Oil
Bar
Sweet Sippin'
Bar
Contrast Distillery
Bar
Unterhausen Pub
Bar
Bruster's Ice Cream
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Harvard's Liquor & Wine
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Tutti Frutti
Sweets
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fitness (6) A+
Surya Yoga
Gym
The Haven Yoga and Spiritual Sanctuary
Gym
Prosperty Health & Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
9 Round
Gym
Fountain Inn Activities Center
Community Centre
Fountain Inn Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Community Centre
Groceries (10) F
Begley's Butcher Block
Butcher
Ingles
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Woodside Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
College Park
Park
Anglewood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Foxwood Recreation Area
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Simpsonville City Park
Park
Tebblewood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Alder Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Heritage Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (91) A+
Mike & Jack's Family
Convenience Store
Braided to Perfection
Hairdresser
Triangle Visions
Optician
Docn Paco
Convenience Store
Quality Cuts
Hairdresser
Revision Optix
Optician
Creative Visions Hair Salon
Hairdresser
All About Kids
Clothing
Shades of Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Guadalupe
Convenience Store
Marietta's Quilt & Sew
Fabric
hillcrest Eyecare
Optician
The Spa at Arya Place
Beauty
Big Lots
Department Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Aaron's
Furniture
Simpsonville Florist & Gifts
Florist
Three Generations Boutique
Clothing
Boutique of Dreams
Clothing
Cycle Haus
Bicycle
All About Cuts
Hairdresser
Me Salon and Day Spa
Beauty
Lift Like A Blonde
Hairdresser
The House of Flawless
Hairdresser
Grace African Hair Braiding
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Simpsonville.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations A+
South St @ Estate Dr
Bus Stop
South St @ IMax Theater
Bus Stop
South St @ Cox St
Bus Stop
South St @ Big Lots
Bus Stop
South St @ Sav-Way
Bus Stop
Curtis St @ South St
Bus Stop
Maple St @ Curtis St
Bus Stop
Maple St @ College St
Bus Stop
Maple St @ W Georgia Rd
Bus Stop
SE Main St @ Greenville Hospital System
Bus Stop
Grandview Dr@ Ingles
Bus Stop
Maple St @ Florence Dr
Bus Stop
Maple St @ Florence Dr
Bus Stop
Grandview Dr @ Walmart
Bus Stop
Maple St @ Cornerstone Ct
Bus Stop
Maple St @ Cornerstone Ct
Bus Stop
SE Main St @ Heritage Park
Bus Stop
Grandview Dr@ Comfort Suites
Bus Stop
Maple St @ Cryovac
Bus Stop
Maple St @ Cryovac
Bus Stop
Harrison Bridge Rd @ Waterton Way
Bus Stop
SE Main St @ Para Chem
Bus Stop
Main St @ 14
Bus Stop
Harrison Bridge Rd @ Bethleham Church
Bus Stop
Main St @ Hardees
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Simpsonville is 100/100 - which is 8% higher than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime D

Simpsonville crime rates are 3,985 per 100k, which is 42% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
3,672 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
313 crimes per 100k C+
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employment A

The median income in Simpsonville is $75,535 - which is 61% higher than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$75,535 B
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (39)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Stoneview Internal Medicine and Upstate Cardiology
Clinic
McCraw Family Medicine
Doctor
Select Physical Therapy
Clinic
AlignLife
Clinic
O'Malley Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Howards Pharamcy
Pharmacy
Simpsonville Fire Station 2
Fire Station
The Springs
Nursing Home
Simpsonville Fire Dept Headquarters
Fire Station
Simpsonville Police
Police
Greenville Hospital System
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Connected Health Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Children's Medical Center
Doctor
AFC Urgent Care
Clinic
Doctors Care
Doctor
Diamond Health & Rehab of Simpsonville
Nursing Home
Cedar Bluff Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Foothills Oral & Facial Surgery
Doctor
Proactive MD
Doctor
Circulation Nation
Doctor
Pelham Links Family Dentistry
Dentist
Aspen Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Simpsonville home prices are $188,000 - which is 31% higher than South Carolina
Home Price
$188,000 B
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B-

The Simpsonville graduation rate is 87% - which is 7% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
63% C
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (20) F
Simpsonville Elementary
Bryson Middle
Plain Elementary
Hillcrest Middle
Bryson Elementary
Five Oaks Academy
Brashier Middle College Charter
Greenbrier Elementary
Bethel Elementary
Fountain Inn Elementary
Rudolph Gordon Elementary
High Schools (4) F
Hillcrest High
Brashier Middle College
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ratings B+

Simpsonville has an overall rating of 76% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes A+
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Simpsonville Area Facts

  • Simpsonville has a Livability Score of 86/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Simpsonville crime rates are 42% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Simpsonville is 8% higher than the South Carolina average

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Quaint And Regal Come Together Outside Of Tech 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Greenville continues to become a great powerhouse of technology for South Carolina, and Simpsonville is coming up with it.

Living in Simpsonville, SC gives you access to amazing views and beautiful forests in the Carolina Piedmont area. It's about a 20 to 25-minute drive to Gree ...Read More nville, and the distance gives you a regal selection of houses for great investments or a set of beautiful family homes if you're working your way up the tech ladder.

It isn't all high rises and bustle. Simpsonville has a lot of beautiful, old-style homes from the 1940's and 1950's, along with a downtown area that looks like it could still sell soda and hot dogs from pharmacy fountain countertops.

Sometimes they do sell hot dogs, but the pharmacy fountains come and go these days. There are plenty of great restaurants, and the best areas in Simpsonville, SC are covered with beautiful eateries and scenery to keep your lunches and dinners charming.

If you're looking for a way to relax and grow at the same time while the technology world grows around you, come to Simpsonville. Read Less
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      A Amenities

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

      Parks

      Veteran's Memorial Park
      Woodside Park
      Unknown Name
      College Park
      Anglewood Park
      Unknown Name
      Foxwood Recreation Area
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Regal Simpsonville Stadium & IMAX
      Simpsonville Arts Center
      Amphitheatre
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      CCNB Amphitheatre
      Discovery Island Waterpark

      Food & Drink

      Mak & Cheesecakes
      Subway
      The Taphouse
      Bourbon St. Burgers
      Trade St. Market
      McDonald's
      Clock Tower Taproom & Billiards
      Ice Cream Station

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Simpsonville? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Simpsonville.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Simpsonville? The cost of living in Simpsonville is 100/100 - which is 8% higher than South Carolina.
      Simpsonville
      100

      same as average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Simpsonville? Simpsonville crime rates are 3,985, which are 42% higher than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,985 per 100k people

      71% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      71% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Simpsonville? The median income in Simpsonville is $75,535 which is 61% higher than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $75,53537% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,8357% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Greenville Hospital System

      Pharmacies

      Howards Pharamcy
      Walgreens
      Connected Health Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Circulation Nation
      Doyle Chiropractic
      Foothills Oral & Facial Surgery
      Parkside Pediatrics
      Brio Internal Medicine
      Proactive MD
      Doctors Care
      Children's Medical Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Simpsonville home prices? Simpsonville home prices are $188,000 - which is 31% higher than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $188,0002% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,10016% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      16% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Simpsonville have good schools? The Simpsonville graduation rate is 87% - which is 7% higher than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      63%

      32% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      31% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Simpsonville a good place to live? Simpsonville has an overall rating of 76% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      10 total surveys

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