The city of Spartanburg is located in a vibrant, growing portion of South Carolina. The “Upstate” includes all of the area in the NW corner of the state and is crossed by I-85 coming from Charlotte, NC to the northeast going to Atlanta, GA to the southwest. Both of which are within an easy 2 ½ hour drive. There are professional and high level NCAA sports available.  The area boasts outdoor activities of all types from golf and tennis to fishing, hiking and competitive biking. Spartanburg sits in a perfect location for convenient access to the spectacular mountains of North Carolina and the beautiful sandy beaches of South Carolina.

The Spartanburg area is home to nearly 100 international firms including such giants as BMW and Michelin. That along with the area’s strong economic history allows the area to be the fastest growing and most economically stable in the state. There continues to be higher than average job opportunities compared to the rest of South Carolina as well.

Spartanburg County’s 7 school districts include many academically and athletically strong schools. Plus Spartanburg is home to 6 colleges and universities and is easy driving distance to many more contributing to a better educated community and its continued growth.

The Arts are also well represented with the Arts Partnership of Spartanburg (TAPS) serving as an umbrella Arts organization serving 9 active partners including regionally and nationally recognized theatre, ballet and music groups and calling the spectacular, new and state of the art Chapman Cultural Center home.

A vital component of the extreme livability of the Spartanburg area is the plentiful comfortable and affordable housing available. Spartanburg housing comes in a wide range of attractive styles, communities, neighborhoods and prices.