Phil Parham

Phil Parham

BuildGreenville Contributor | Real Estate Agent | Greenville, SC Native
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I recently took an informal poll at work of my  twenty-two co-workers. My question was simply this: How many of you are originally from Greenville? Not surprisingly, only four of us were actually from the area. I will show my age now, but I was born at Greenville General Hospital in 1966, which no longer exists. So what’s the deal, why has everyone decided to move to Greenville of all places?

Cost of Living

Greenville has become somewhat of a superstar with its great economy, gorgeous downtown, and new businesses springing up. But is it really practical to move here?

Let’s put this into perspective, if you are from the New York area and the average national income is $51,939, a move to Greenville would see you pay almost 45% less in housing and 17% less in utilities. Curious what it will cost you to make the move to Greenville? You can find out here.

According to the vice president and general manager of Hildrup Moving & Storage, Billy Morrison, less expensive housing, taxes and real estate are the main reasons for those making the move to Greenville County, South Carolina.

International Business

Over 150 different international firms from 27 countries are located in Greenville County. Through the years I have had German neighbors and heard moms speaking in just about every language with their children in the car line at school. Pretty cool for a little southern town. It feels almost international at times while still maintaining its friendliness and inclusiveness.

  1. BMW – Germany
  2. Michelin – France
  3. Samsung Networks America – Korea
  4. Adidas America – Germany
  5. Fuji Film Manufacturing – Japan

Here is the complete List of International Companies  who made the move to Greenville and have brought hundreds of jobs with them.

Culture

It seems every time you pick up a newspaper or read an article lately it says something positive about Greenville to the nation. We have one of the top ten prettiest downtowns in the country. The Swamp Rabbit Trail is on its way to being one of the longest continuous biking and walking trails around. We have the Peace Center for performing arts where Tony Bennett said it is one of his favorite places to sing in the country. Greenville living has truly been revolutionized by several key local fixtures.

  1. Charter Spectrum Ampitheather
  2. Greenville County Museum of Art
  3. Centre Stage
  4. Falls Park

Greenville is also one of the best places to retire in the country, and why wouldn’t it be with all the great restaurants and shopping? We are on the 1-85 corridor between Charlotte and Atlanta, both being two hours away. We are at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and only an hour from Asheville, NC. If you want to experience some of the most diverse food, business, entertainment, and scenic places, why wouldn’t you move to Greenville?

Phil Parham

Phil Parham

BuildGreenville Contributor | Real Estate Agent | Greenville, SC Native
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