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Spartanburg Overview

Spartanburg is a city replete with a rich history, a humid subtropical climate, major landmarks and even media outlets and intersecting highways that portray enhanced means of communication, transport, and information sharing. There are many safe neighborhoods within the city, and if you live here, you can explore the city?s attractions such as tours, music concerts, shopping, parks, music, art galleries, annual festivals and hundreds more.

What is the history of Spartanburg?

Spartanburg was formed in 1785 as a result of a local militia referred to as the Spartan Regiment, which participated in the American Revolutionary War and the nearby Battle of Cowpens. The militia was commanded by Andrew Pickens, who today is considered as the founding father of the city. Spartanburg became incorporated in 1831, which later became the ?Hub City? for the region because of the railroad lines that crossed the city.

How is the weather in Spartanburg?

Spartanburg has long, humid, and hot summers. Winters range from cool to semi mild. This combination gives the city a humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 16.4øC. With summers spanning from June through September, average highs can reach up to 90øF. On the other hand, the average highs for the winter months are around 50øF. Rainfall is spread out evenly throughout the year, although the city experiences very little snowfall averaging to about 1.4 inches.

How do I get around town?

The major mode of transport in Spartanburg is public transit. The city is well served by the Spartanburg Area Regional Transit Agency (SPARTA) that covers a wide variety of destinations within the city and its outskirts. A major thing to note about these hybrid buses is that all of them are fitted with bicycle racks. Other means of transport include railroad, for example, the Amtrak's Crescent train, linking Spartanburg with other cities and neighborhoods.

What is the Spartanburg commute like?

There is a tendency of people to live near their places of work, which has significantly lowered the commuting time to an average of 25 minutes. Moreover, Spartanburg is abundantly connected to major highways, which include the Interstate 85, Interstate 585, business loop 85, Interstate 26, South Carolina 9, U.S Route 29, and many more. This has reduced traffic congestion, thus facilitating a smooth and efficient means of transport within and out of the city.

What are the local media outlets?

Spartanburg is well served by diverse media outlets. To begin with, there are a variety of television stations broadcasting both from within and without, which include WSPA 7 (CBS), WYFF 4 (NBC), WLOS 13 (ABC) and many others. On the other hand, there are very many print media in this city, the major ones being The Spartanburg Journal, The Spartan Weekly, The Upstate Link magazine and others.

Why live in Spartanburg, SC?

Spartanburg is one of the best places to live in for several reasons. Firstly, the city has many schools and several colleges and universities, some of which even teach German and Lang. This means education for your children is not an issue if you decide to settle here. Additionally, the city has top-notch health facilities for Cancer treatment, Robotic Surgery, and Cardiology and Heart Surgery among others. Finally, the city neighborhoods offer a great mix of different housing styles that appeal to first-time home buyers, families, and empty-nesters alike.

What Spartanburg landmarks should I see?

Spartanburg is well-known for the Chapman Cultural Center, which is a three-building complex -- the city?s cultural anchor for art, history, dance, music, theater, and science. Downtown Spartanburg is the Morgan Square, which is home to a lush public park, the brick tower hosting the city?s historic clock, and the statue of Gen Daniel Morgan who led the Spartan Regiment back in 1971. Other landmarks include the Beacon Drive-In, Wofford College & Converse College, Veteran's Pointe Memorial Park, and Jammie Seay House among others.

What is there to do around Spartanburg?

If you?re an automobile enthusiast, see the innovation, speed, and cars in the only BMW museum in North America -- BMW Zentrum. You can also visit the Carolina Panthers Training Camp to experience the competitions, camps, and training programs -- all at Wofford College. Additionally, you can visit the Chapman Cultural Center to discover and celebrate history, science and the performing and visual arts.

Any annual festivals or Spartanburg events to know?

All year-round, there?s something unique happening in Spartanburg. Major events and festivals you can?t afford to miss include Spring Fling, Jazz on the Square, Spartanburg International Festival, and Dickens of a Christmas among others.

Where are the nearby vacation spots?

If you?re a fan of adventure travel, kayak camping trip on Fontana Lake, located in Graham and Swain counties in North Carolina, would be a great vacation opportunity.

Where is the best place to move in Spartanburg?

Spartanburg is extremely diverse both socially and economically. Because of this fragmentation, people tend to live in neighborhoods that match their social status. Consequently, this results in varying crime rates, appreciation rate of apartments and education quality by neighborhoods. Considering these factors, some of the best places to look for an apartment in Spartanburg include Anderson Mill Rd, Golightly, State Hwy S, Enola, Clifton, Glendale, Hadden Heights, East Spartanburg, Springfield Rd, and Fairmont Mills.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Spartanburg, SC

Ranked #8

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Spartanburg

How much are Studio apartments in Spartanburg?

There are currently 10 Studio Apartments in Spartanburg with rent ranges from $875 to $2,796 with an average price of $1,376.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Spartanburg Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Spartanburg ranges from $680 to $2,157 with an average monthly rent of $1,227.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Spartanburg cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Spartanburg range from $765 to $3,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,328.

How expensive are Spartanburg Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 64 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Spartanburg on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $660 to $3,568 - averaging $1,448 for the location.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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