Affordable Storage Units in Spartanburg

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or 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 Spartanburg.

About Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg is the county seat of Spartanburg County. The 2020 census counted 38,732 people living in this town. It is part of a large area in northwestern South Carolina called The Upstate. This region comprises ten counties with a combined population of 1,487,610 (2020 U.S. Census).

The history of the city is interesting. After a treaty was negotiated with the Cherokee Nation in 1753, Spartanburg was formed in 1785. It got its name from the “Spartan Regiment” militia that fought in the American Revolutionary War.

It took until 1831 for the city to be officially incorporated. It has the nickname “Hub City” because of the many railroad lines emanating from the city's center that form the shape of a wheel hub.

During World War 1, Camp Wadsworth was established in this area as the training grounds for the National Guard. Then, in the 1940s, Camp Croft was established as a training ground for army soldiers during World War II.

In the later part of the 19th century, the city was a major textile manufacturing center with more than 40 factories and textile mills. This remained the city’s main business until the 1950s when the factories moved offshore to parts of the world with cheaper labor.

In contemporary times, this town and the surrounding area are known for its historic sites, abundant springs, waterfalls, rivers, and nature preserves.

What to do in Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg has attractive features and popular things to enjoy.

• Features: The Hub City Farmers Market operates on Saturday mornings. Cleveland Park is a lakeside park with fishing and playgrounds for the kids.
• Events: There are dozens of annual events. The popular Greek Festival happens in September. “Festifall” is a historical reenactment that takes place in October.  The “Dickens of a Christmas, Victorian Holiday” is held downtown each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Spring Fling is a weekend festival with live music and tasty food on the first Saturday of May. The Hub City Hog Fest is an annual barbecue and live music festival.
• Museums, Art, and Historic Sites: Some interesting places to visit are the Hub City Railroad Museum, Hub City Art Park, the Spartanburg Science Center, and Seay House.
• Destinations: The Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve is a peaceful place to enjoy nature. The Glendale Shoals Preserve has lovely waterfalls.

Working in Spartanburg, SC

The local economy depends on manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and education. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is high. The median household income is $45,228 per year, which is slightly less than $24,000 lower than the American average of $69,021. The economy is growing somewhat faster than the American average. Spartanburg's predicted job growth rate for the next ten years is 36.2%, compared to the national rate of 33.5%.

The industries offering the most jobs are education (11.5%), hospitality (9.6%), healthcare (8.9%), textile (5.4%), construction (5.0%), professional services (4.0%), and administrative services/waste management (3.9%).

Spartanburg, SC Neighborhoods

The best neighborhoods with the most expensive homes are near the city center and on the western side of the town.

Here are the neighborhoods with the most expensive houses:

• Fernwood: This gorgeous neighborhood is near downtown. It has a median real estate price of $483,054. The homes here are more expensive than 78.3% of the state. This is a well-established neighborhood. Almost all the homes were built before 1999, and many were built between 1940 and 1969. Rental homes are priced at $1,731 monthly.
• Converse Heights: This nice neighborhood is also near downtown. The median real estate price is $442,383. Apartments and homes are available to rent for $1,790 per month. The vacancy rate is 9.9%, so renting in this area is reasonably easy.
• Calvert / Hadden Crossroads: This area is west of the city center. The median real estate price is $422,143. Rental homes are available for an average rent of $1,523 per month. The vacancy rate is 8.9%. Finding a place to rent is not difficult.
• Ben Avon: One of the nice features in this neighborhood is the Country Club of Spartanburg. The median real estate price is $419,862. Most of the houses are owner-occupied. The vacancy rate is high at 14.8%. The average rent is $1,528 per month.

Spartanburg, SC School District

The public school district is Spartanburg School District Seven. The school district spends $24,401 annually per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is excellent at ten to one.

There are 14 private schools in the Spartanburg area. The top three private schools are Eddlemon Adventist School (K to 8th), Oakbrook Preparatory School (PK to 12th), and St. Paul The Apostle Catholic (PK to 8th).

Converse College is a private four-year school in Spartanburg. The University of South Carolina in Upstate is a four-year public school five miles from Spartanburg's city center. There are 24 other schools within a 50-mile radius.  

Moving to Spartanburg, SC Resource Guide

Spartanburg’s municipal government consists of an elected mayor and six elected members serving on the Spartanburg City Council.

The City of Spartanburg Parks & Recreation Department manages the public parks and recreational centers. There are youth sports programs, a skate park, a dog park, mini-golf, and trails for hiking and cycling.

Spartanburg, SC Housing

The median home price in Spartanburg is $252,000, trending down 8.4% year-over-year. It is a balanced market with about the same number of homes listed for sale as the number of interested buyers.

The cost of living in Spartanburg is low. It is 6% lower than other cities in South Carolina and 12% lower than the national average for America.