Simpsonville, located in the rolling hills of north-western South Carolina, is situated in Greenville County, 12 miles south of Greenville. Simpsonville is in the heart of the Golden Strip area, which is one of the fastest growing areas in the Southeast.
From its beginnings as a stage stop in the 1820s, Simpsonville has become one of the fastest growing small cities in the nation. Ours is a culturally diverse community, yet you'll find Southern American heritage, hospitality, cordiality, and a pleasantly slower pace here as well.
Simpsonville is fortunate to have a balanced mix of business and industry, which has contributed to Simpsonville's phenomenal growth and success. With this growth the community has maintained a quality of life you'll treasure, thanks to its wonderful residents and leadership from government officials with foresight.
Schools in the Simpsonville area are part of the largest public school system in South Carolina, yet offer personal attention and quality instruction that make our schools award winners for excellence.
You'll find high quality medical facilities and plenty of opportunities for fun and enrichment, all of the things that make Simpsonville a wonderful place to live, work and play.
Housing Cost
Real Estate in Simpsonville is diversified and contains homes from 50 years of age to residential houses that have never been lived in. The median real estate price range in Simpsonville is $181,900. With over 36 neighborhoods to choose from, you will find a wide range of home prices from $125,000 all the way up to 1 million plus.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 16,017. Simpsonville covers 6.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 865 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 29680, 29681 - Area code: 864
Climate
Simpsonville, SC climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 88.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 31.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Simpsonville is 47.83 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 5.15 Inches.
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