How long is the commute from Greer, SC?
Workers who live in Greer, SC take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Greer get to work
| Means of transportation | Greer | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.0% (±3.4 points) | 74.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±1.7 points) | 7.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.1 points) | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±2.7 points) | 14.4% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Greer, the average commute is not measurably different from Greenville County (23.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Greer, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Greenville County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Greenville County, Greer ranks 7 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 230 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Greer
| Vehicles available | Greer | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±1.4 points) | 4.7% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% (±3.4 points) | 32.1% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% (±3.5 points) | 41.1% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.5% (±3.0 points) | 22.1% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Greer, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Greenville County (4.7%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (5.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Greer
| Greer | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±2.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±0.6 points) | 95.9% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±1.6 points) | 92.1% (±0.5 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Greer, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Greenville County (92.1%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Greer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greer | — | 24.3 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Taylors | 4.9 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Duncan | 4.9 mi | 28.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lyman | 6.7 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wade Hampton | 6.7 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Wellford | 7.9 mi | 22.5 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Reidville | 8.3 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Five Forks | 8.5 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Greenville | 10 mi | 19.0 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Taylors, SC (22.0 minutes), Wade Hampton, SC (20.0 minutes), Greenville, SC (19.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Greenville County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slater-Marietta | 33.9 minutes (±8.1) |
| 2 | Welcome | 27.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 3 | Judson | 26.3 minutes (±6.5) |
| 4 | Five Forks | 25.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Berea | 24.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 6 | Parker | 24.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 | Greer | 24.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 8 | Travelers Rest | 23.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 9 | Sans Souci | 23.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Dunean | 23.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 (tie) | Golden Grove | 23.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Gantt | 23.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Simpsonville | 22.4 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Greenville County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Greer
How long is the average commute in Greer?
Workers who live in Greer, SC take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Greer without a car?
3.7% of households in Greer have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Greer?
15.2% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Greer worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greer city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greer city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greer city, South Carolina
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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