About the Simpsonville, South Carolina Area 

The Simpsonville Area is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the entire country. Simpsonville is a diverse city with a small town quality of life that has easy access to all the amenities of the Greenville metropolitan area. Simpsonville retains the hospitable traditions of its roots while welcoming progress to better the future. With a population of almost 15,000 people, Simpsonville attracts community-minded families and businesses to a place where they can make a difference. Simpsonville is within the excellent Greenville County School District and has 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and one high school.  

Location 

Simpsonville is located in the heart of the Golden Strip area, which is one of the fastest growing areas in the Southeastern United States. Simpsonville is only 11 miles from Greenville. It is also conveniently located within close proximity to several major cities. Charlotte, North Carolina is 87 miles away, Atlanta, Georgia is 139 miles away, and the capital city of Columbia, South Carolina is 86 miles away. The Atlantic coastal beach cities of Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, and Charleston are only a 3-1/2 hour drive away. 

Geography 

Simpsonville has a total area of 6.2 square miles and none of that is made up of water. It sits at an elevation of 865 feet. Simpsonville is in the Upstate Region of South Carolina that includes Greenville and Spartanburg. This region is comprised of high plateaus and mountains.  

Simpsonville is surrounded by rolling hills, with the Smoky Mountains less than 40 miles away. The Atlantic coast with the Port of Charleston and all the recreation opportunities of the ocean is just over 200 miles away. 

Jobs 

Simpsonville's growth and success economically can be due to its vast diversity of businesses. It is home to many high-tech businesses and industrial employers. Two of the largest employers in Simpsonville are Cryovac and KEMET Electronics. Michelin Tire Corporation, Lockheed, General Electric, and BMW are large employers located in the area.  

Other successful business sectors in Simpsonville include hospitality, retail, real estate, and construction. 

Small businesses are flourishing in Simpsonville, especially in the renovated downtown area and village center. Simpsonville, with its careful planning, has successfully retained its small town atmosphere that is especially attractive to shoppers. 

Unemployment is low in Simpsonville at only 2.2%. The average travel time to work is 21 minutes.

Housing  

The housing market in Simpsonville is booming as it is experiencing huge residential growth. Many new residents are moving here from all parts of the country.  

Homebuyers are attracted to this region due to many reasons, including the year-round sunny climate, natural beauty, access to good employment, and its close proximity to highway 385 and downtown Greenville. 

There are over 70 residential communities within the City of Simpsonville and more neighborhoods are in the making. Prices range between $60,000 for a condo, to over $400,000 for a high-end new single family home.

Recreation 

For the outdoor lover, Simpsonville is a great place to be. Fishing and boating are very popular as there are numerous lakes surrounding the city. 

The City of Simpsonville has 6 parks with playgrounds, a community center, tennis courts, disc golf, ball fields, picnic shelters, a busy senior center, and much more. 

Simpsonville is a team sport city for adults and children alike. Many sport leagues in the city offer softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, basketball and football. 

Simpsonville golf lovers will be in delighted with the Fox Run Country Club and Holly Tree Country Club right in town. Additionally, there are over a dozen excellent courses located a short distance away. 

Special Attractions/Events 

Kids of all ages won’t want to miss the Simpsonville Labor Day Festival held annually at the Simpsonville City Park --- a fun community event for the whole family. 

In nearby Greenville, arts and entertainment abound. Come and see a Greenville Braves Class AA baseball game or visit the Peace Center for the Performing Arts, the Bi-Lo Center, or the Greenville Museum of Art for A-1 events. 

Interesting Facts/Historic Buildings and Places 

Over 25% of Simpsonville residents have a Bachelor’s degree, and over 5% have a graduate or professional degree.  

From Simpsonville’s beginnings as a stage stop in the 1820s, Simpsonville has become one of the fastest growing small cities in the nation. 

In honor of John C. Calhoun, a great South Carolina statesman, South Carolina celebrates his birthday on March 18th as “South Carolina Day”. 

All about South Carolina: 

State Motto - “Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places”.
State Bird - Carolina Wren
State Tree - Palmetto Tree
State Flower - Carolina Jasmine
State Animal - Whitetail Deer
State Gem - Amethyst
State Reptile - Loggerhead Turtle
State Fruit - Peach 

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