Is It Time to Retire to Greenville, SC?

Is it time for you to retire? Are you looking for a retirement community that will continue to enhance your life? There are many options out there, however, Greenville, South Carolina is a place that you need to consider.

Greenville is located in the Upstate of South Carolina and provides an abundance of options for individuals and couples who are retiring. Recently, the Americans for the Advancement of Retired People (AARP) ranked Greenville, SC as one of the best retirement places to live the simple life.

Do you enjoy all the seasons, but don’t want the brutal summers of Florida or the cold winters of the North? Greenville has all four seasons for you to enjoy without the normal levels of cold and heat of the other places. You can enjoy this weather by going to one of the many parks that are around--like Paris Mountain State Park, Cleveland Park, Reedy River Falls Park, Timmons Park, McPherson Park, and others--for you to enjoy leisurely walks and hikes.  

Over the last 30 years Greenville has gone through a major revitalization project to restore the city back to the grandeur of the past. When you walk around the pedestrian and family-friendly downtown you will encounter Falls Park, Greenville Little Theater, the Liberty bridge, Larkin’s on the River, the Peace Center, The Children’s museum (for when the grandchildren visit), the Westin Poinsett, Greenville Drive staduim, Bilo Center, Coffee Underground, the Greenville News, Mice on Main, Cleveland Park, Greenville Downtown Zoo, and much more.

One of the more recent developments has been the transformation of an old railroad line into a walking and biking path for all who come to downtown Greenville. The Swamp Rabbit Trail starts in downtown Greenville and goes all the way up to Travelers Rest.

The Peace Center provides fine arts events year round and continues to be a vital component of downtown Greenville. Add in the Greenville Little Theater and you will have plenty of shows to attend with family and friends.

One of the biggest financial decisions about retiring is what will provide a high quality of life at a reasonable cost of living. One of the biggest costs is your home. Thankfully, the housing market in Greenville, SC is very affordable. The median home price is in the $140,000’s and you have many options to choose from--retirement communities, single family housing, townhomes, condo’s, apartments, and more.

As you continue to explore your retirement options you will want to have Greenville, SC on your retirement list. Here are a few websites that will provide more information about Greenville and why you should consider retiring here:

www.greenvillesc.gov        www.greenvillecounty.org    AARP article    CNBC report
www.peacecenter.org        Greenville Drive Baseball    City Report    Fortune 500 Report   

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