Spartanburg, SC

Why Spartanburg?


Affordability

  • Spartanburg’s cost of living is 11.50% lower than the U.S. average, making it an affordable choice.

Location

  • Spartanburg is conveniently located in Upstate South Carolina, between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC
  • Less than an hour from Asheville, NC and only twenty minutes from Greenville, SC
  • Spartanburg’s location at the intersection of I-85 and I-26 makes it an attractive choice for businesses and residents.

Economic Development

  • Spartanburg is home to 10 international firms including BMW, Milliken, Michelin, Cryovac, and Kohler
  • Spartanburg’s international firms represent 18 countries
  • Spartanburg’s Economic Futures Group was recently named one of the “Top Ten Economic Development Organizations” in the country by Site Selection Magazine

Infrastructure

  • Located at the intersection of two of the most traveled interstates in the nation – I-85 and I-26
  • Greenville Spartanburg International Airport – more than 2 million passengers per year are served by 6 major airlines offering 50 non-stop daily departures to 16 major cities and 19 airports across the country. (gspairport.com)
  • Three hours from the Port of Charleston
  • §Historically known as the “Hub-City,” because of the prevalence of rail lines in the area

Additional Resources

Spartanburg County | www.spartanburgcounty.org
Upstate Forever | www.upstateforever.org
Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce | www.spartanburgchamber.com
Economic Futures Group | www.economicfuturesgroup.com
Upstate Alliance | www.upstatealliance.com
City of Spartanburg | www.cityofspartanburg.org