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The greenery and long-existing community of Welcome
When moving into this suburb of Greenville, South Carolina, the name breaks the ice before the new neighbors can. Welcome, found just 4 miles southwest of downtown Greenville, is a well-established community known for its sprawl of greenspace around residential areas and a small-town feel. "It's a friendly area that has evolved over many years, with a good mix of people looking for a starter community and others who have lived in their homes for 60 years," says Jennifer Burton, co-owner of Burton, Williams, and Co. and native of Welcome. "People relocating here are drawn to the convenience of downtown Greenville, and it has remained one of the less expensive areas near the city."
Ranch and Tudor style homes can be found throughout Welcome.
Welcome has a great mix of bungalow, tudor, and ranch style homes in the area.
The 3 Angels Barber Shop is one of the largest in the Welcome neighborhood.
Welcome has many colorful and unique shared spaces.
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The classic architecture of Welcome
Winding streets in this bedroom community are lined with bungalows, ranch homes and split-levels, many of which were developed between the 1960s and '80s and sit on hilly terrain. A drive through Welcome sees some houses perched on small banks with lush landscaping in the front yard while others sit on smaller lots lined in the back by thickly forested areas. "You can still buy a good investment property here around the $150,000 range," Burton says. "If the homes have been renovated, they can sell for $300,000. Depending on size and location, some might be priced a bit higher than that." Mass new developments haven't quite entered the neighborhood yet, but large custom builds have been popping up here and there, often selling between $400,000 and $500,000.
There are subdivisions with larger homes in the Welcome neighborhood.
There are newer craftsman style homes popping up around Welcome.
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Education with Greenville County
Greenville County School District serves public schools, and children can start at Welcome Elementary, which opened in the early 1900s and receives a B-plus on Niche. Students filter into Tanglewood Middle School and Carolina High School, which both get overall C-plus grades. High school students can apply for one of two magnet programs in engineering or health. Courses include civil engineering, architecture and biomedical innovation.
Welcome Elementary is a popular choice with students in the Welcome neighborhood.
Carolina High is a premier school in the Welcome area.
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Fishing is a popular pastime at Dolly Cooper Park.
Renovated Welcome Park and kayaking at Dolly Cooper
Welcome Park features a gravel walking path and two newly refurbished, shaded playgrounds alongside a wooded creek. Benches surround the enclosed play space, allowing parents to relax while the kids explore. There's also a basketball court for games and a shaded picnic shelter to meet up with friends and have lunch. Just outside the area's southern end is Dolly Cooper Park, settled along the Saluda River. During the warm months, it's a popular site for kayaking or tubing along the waterway. Locals also use it for baseball or kickball games on the fields or a round of disc golf on the 18-hole course.
Local eateries and errand stops on White Horse Road
There are a few errand stops along White Horse Road, such as convenience stores and Family Dollar, but most residents will head west on Route 81 to get to a large commercial center just outside of Welcome. Bunched together are big-name stores such as Walmart, Aldi and CVS. As for local restaurants, there are a few along White Horse Road, including Gus's Streetside Café, a traditional diner known for its friendly and familiar staff. Locals head to La Michoacana Ice Cream Factory on balmy summer evenings, where the flavors are as eclectic as the pastel décor.
Residents in the area can go to Paleteria Neveria for some great desserts.
A large Walmart store is located right outside of the Welcome neighborhood.
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The harmony of Rhythm on the River
One of the community's most prominent events is Rhythm on the River, which happens annually on the first weekend in May. It is set up in Dolly Cooper Park along the Saluda River and features live music of all genres, plenty of food trucks and vending booths where local artists sell their creations. As a family-friendly event, it also makes sure to include local children through game areas and allowing them to take the stage, with recent performances from the Sweet Potato Pie Kids Band and the Powdersville High School Jazz Band.
Rhythm on the River is a popular event that takes place every year in Powdersville, SC.
Country singers enjoy performing for locals at the Rhythm on the River.
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Navigating Greenville
White Horse Road is one of the area's main thoroughfares, and residents can head a couple of miles south to connect to Interstate 185. Welcome is not connected to the city's public transportation, and due to how spread out the neighborhood is, it's generally not considered very walkable or bikeable, so residents are car-dependent. The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is 18 miles east of Welcome, and downtown Greenville is just 4 miles away.
Commercial businesses make up a large section of the neighborhood.
There is limited public transport around the Welcome neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Jackson Memorial Park
Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Trails
Walker Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Dolly Cooper Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Disc Golf
Sterling Athletic Field
Parking Lot
Multi-Purpose Field
Centennial Park
Trails
Welcome Park
Transit
Airport
Greenville Spartanburg International
31 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Welcome
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Welcome, Powdersville sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Welcome, Powdersville over the last 12 months is $270,565, up 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,523
Median Age
38
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,513
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,933
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.7%
College Graduates
15.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
16/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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