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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether you are traveling across town or across the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Simpsonville.

About Simpsonville, South Carolina

The city of Simpsonville, South Carolina is found among the rolling hills in the northwest portion of the state. Located in Greenville County, Simpsonville is just 12 miles to the south of Greenville. The city was started in the 1820s, at the crossroads where the well-known Old Stage Road intersected an old Cherokee trail. Later, this area was renamed Georgia Road. Simpsonville is located in what is known as the Golden Strip area, which is one of the fastest-growing locations in the entire Southeast.

What to Do in Simpsonville

Simpsonville, South Carolina offers a wide array of activities for people of all ages. If you enjoy spending times outdoors, Heritage Park offers miles of biking, hiking, and walking trails, along with miniature train rides, two playgrounds, batting cages, six baseball fields, and picnic areas. Another popular outside attraction is Baldwin Road's Southside Park, where you can find Discovery Island Waterpark, a BMX track, and tennis courts.

If you are looking for cultural attractions, Heritage Park is home to an outdoor Charter Amphitheater, where live music can be seen. You can also go downtown to visit the historic clock tower, and the oldest brick building in the area, along with the Woodside Mill. For entertainment, head to the Golden Park Recreation Center, which offer family-oriented indoor activities, arcade games, and bowling.

Working in Simpsonville

The average household income in Simpsonville is $58,857, which is slightly higher than the national average at $57,652. The industry providing the most jobs in this community is the Manufacturing industry at 22 percent. Other popular industries in the area include retail trade at 14.6 percent, educational services, social assistance, and health care at 17.7 percent ,and arts, recreation, entertainment, and food services at 10 percent.

Simpsonville Neighborhoods

• Batesville: The median home price in this community is $581,439, which is more expensive than 96.8 percent of homes in the area
• Five Forks: In this neighborhood, the median home price is $287,000, which is down by 3.1 percent since last year
• Plantation Drive and Route 14: The median home price for this neighborhood offers a value of $489,900
• Bells Crossroads and Gaylords Crossroads: This is an upper-middle income neighborhood with the median home price at $287,000
• Neely Ferry Road and W Georgia Road: Here you can find a median real estate cost of $259,692

Simpsonville School District

Simpsonville is a community with a highly rated public school system. The area is home to 89 public schools, made up of elementary, middle, and high school institutions. There are also several private school options. While not everyone in the following statistic was educated in the community, approximately 91.3 percent of residents have their high school diploma, or higher. Additionally, 30.6 percent of these individuals also have a college degree.

Moving to Simpsonville Resource Guide

Driver's License and Auto Registration: Once you have moved to South Carolina, you will need to acquire a state-issued ID, along with a new, state-issued license plate. This can be done at the SCDMV and you can learn more about what's needed to have your information changed at SCDMVonline.com.

Electricity and Natural Gas: To have your power turned on, you can contact the Greenville County offices. The staff here can help you figure out which electric and natural gas provider you need to set up service with. The options include, Duke Energy Company, Blue Ridge Electric Co-op, Laurens Electric Co-op, and Piedmont Natural Gas

Water and Sewer Service: The utility offices at Greenville County office can help you with water and sewer services, as well.

Waste Collection and Recycling Service: For waste and recycling collection services in Simpsonville, you can contact two departments, depending on where your home (or business) is located. These include City of Greenville and Greenville County

Television/Internet: To find the top internet and TV service providers in Simpsonville, visit the CableTV.com website for the Simpsonville community.

Simpsonville City and County Government and Parks Department: You can get in touch with Simpsonville city and county officials at the City of Simpsonville South Carolina offices. You can contact the staff via email at info@simpsonville.com. The Parks and Recreation department is located at 310 W. Curtis Street.

Simpsonville Housing

The median home value in Simpsonville is $155,500, with several upscale, upper class neighborhoods available. The area has a suburban feel, with 30 percent of residents renting their home, while the other 70 percent own their home. The median rent price for Simpsonville is $975, which is slightly higher than the national average, which is $949. If you plan to move to this area, there are many housing options available that a realtor can help you locate.