Great stuff. Simpsonville is wonderful. Some of that traffic can be avoided. They do need more parking downtown. It is a great place. The hard part is that there are many great places to choose from. You could make the same video for each suburb. Many of them certainly could be the best.
I was born and raised in Greenville and moved to Simpsonville with my family in the early 80s. I went to Hillcrest High School, Class of 1986, and I left Simpsonville in '88 and moved back to Greenville. I was so happy to get back to Greenville, although Simpsonville is basically Greenville; I was just happy there were more things to do. Simpsonville was boring back then, but it only had 10 thousand residents as opposed to what's there now. I have been driving to Simpsonville a lot over the last 3 to 4 years, and I have to say it feels like home, although I love living in Greenville. Simpsonville just seems right for some reason, and my older brother moved back and is doing very well there. I may sell my house and do the same; a lot of people still know me and ask my brother about me all the time.
As always, I so enjoy your style and videos! We are renting a new home in Simpsonville (close to the Mauldin border) awaiting the building of our home IN Greenville. One thing I’ll say about Simpsonville, the traffic is ridiculous. There is no time of day between 6am to 9pm that it’s not congested. As you know I came from the Detroit area so I’m use to traffic and driving…but the congestion is real. I think it’s because more roads wind about and not as much of a grid pattern for traffic. Simpsonville is definitely NOT walkable! The downtown is tiny and not a lot there. Fairview, Harrison-Bridge, West Georgia Rd are crazy with traffic. The roads are busting with traffic and the infrastructure is in dire need of improvement. The restaurant scene is not that of Greenville. There’s a plethora of Mexican restaurants and lots of pizza places especially. Nothing for “fine dining” other than Stella’s. Is it good for young families and children? Yes. For retirees and singles? No. Is it an affordable? Yes. Just a Detroit gals opinion from 7 weeks of living in Simpsonville. Thank you!
@CarolJoyable Thank you very much for your opinion! It's valuable to hear from people who have lived in Simpsonville. You're right about the grid pattern vs what we have here. In Detroit it's easy to just take the next street over. Here, there are way less options, and you have to be really familiar with the area to avoid traffic
You seem to be aware of what is a walkable town or not walkable which I’m eagerly seeking. Have you come across any walkable towns in that area? I’m familiar with downtown Greenville being walkable but we’re looking for another walkable area that is more affordable than the downtown Greenville. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks 🙂
@@jimdehart9196I’m not sure if you were asking ME or Renaldo? I’ll answer what I know… Mauldin is not walkable at all and the borders blend into Simpsonville but is the closest suburb TO Greenville. Easy to get to dntn in 15-20min. Mauldin built a huge structure (looks like you’re in Italy- odd architecture for SC!) but very cool once you’re on the property, located off 385). It’s their answer to a walkable dntn. It houses several restaurants, nail salon, boutiques, coffee shop, markets, and has on site living accommodations. And a massive parking lot (free). It’s a weird concept but at least offers nice services and is walkable. But it’s a drive to destination so doesn’t feel like a downtown. Greer is a very walkable small area. The downtown portion where the park, stores and few restaurants and businesses are. It’s a good 35 min to dntn GVL but it’s the one suburb that actually IS its own city with a distinct look. It’s most lovely at nighttime with a fantastic upscale restaurant there called ‘Select.’ Part of Greer is in Spartanburg County where property taxes are considerably less than in Greenville County! But the geographic border of the city is very oddly shaped. Fountain Inn (a good 40min southeast from downtown Greenville) is getting developed into a nice little area. Five forks is all spread out in lovely subs and nice houses with bigger yards- upscale esthetically pleasing area, but it has no downtown. It has easy access to Woodruff rd where everything is and NOT AT ALL walkable. You’d probably get run over anywhere on woodruff rd.! But the area is very pretty and many many large well maintained homes and properties. Not walkable. No city area. Easley (35 min west from dntn GVL) has a small walkable area but doesn’t feel city-like). Travelers Rest (20min north of dntn GVL) is basically one long strip of town with a handful of businesses but has a look and feels like a small area of town. Not many homes near that area but spread out. It’s very country looking, rustic. Piedmont (about 20min southwest of GVL) is getting revitalized but has a looong way to go. But there are some nice sun communities there. It’s also close to the highway and easy into the city. That’s my two cents! I know Renaldo will offer more information as he is an expert. Renaldo, please delete my comment if I stepped in wrongly.
@ Thank you for the in-depth commentary. Yes, I was asking you because you seem to have good awareness in regards to “walkable”. Not very many people pay close enough attention to it including area specialist like realtors. I am in need of a good and safe walkable community for family members that can’t drive. Your information was very informative. Thanks again!!!
@ You’re very welcome. Hope you can visit for a week and see each community so you feel confident in your decision. Thats what I did before moving here. And now I will wait nearly a year for our home to be built close to downtown GVL! All the best to you and your family! P.S. the city of Spartanburg is developed and very walkable. Idk much about it but for it has some good restaurants and is a distance from GVL. Depending on traffic and route and time of day, 45-60min is what I’ve read…it is u like GVL but def its own city with its own look.
All i want is to be away from dark forces that harrasses other peoples life due to trying to live in a positive manner. I need a personal safe and secured place of my own to stay and a job. SIMPLE! I dont want tobe forced to be with someone to survive and get used. Nor i dont want to be used. Ive been homless for to long.
Great stuff. Simpsonville is wonderful. Some of that traffic can be avoided. They do need more parking downtown.
It is a great place. The hard part is that there are many great places to choose from.
You could make the same video for each suburb. Many of them certainly could be the best.
@gooney0 Thank you! And yeah, there really are a lot of great Suburbs. And each one gives you something a little bit different
I was born and raised in Greenville and moved to Simpsonville with my family in the early 80s. I went to Hillcrest High School, Class of 1986, and I left Simpsonville in '88 and moved back to Greenville. I was so happy to get back to Greenville, although Simpsonville is basically Greenville; I was just happy there were more things to do. Simpsonville was boring back then, but it only had 10 thousand residents as opposed to what's there now. I have been driving to Simpsonville a lot over the last 3 to 4 years, and I have to say it feels like home, although I love living in Greenville. Simpsonville just seems right for some reason, and my older brother moved back and is doing very well there. I may sell my house and do the same; a lot of people still know me and ask my brother about me all the time.
Thanks for sharing your story! Im glad your brother is doing well. If it feels right, I say go ahead and make the move!
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As always, I so enjoy your style and videos!
We are renting a new home in Simpsonville (close to the Mauldin border) awaiting the building of our home IN Greenville.
One thing I’ll say about Simpsonville, the traffic is ridiculous. There is no time of day between 6am to 9pm that it’s not congested. As you know I came from the Detroit area so I’m use to traffic and driving…but the congestion is real. I think it’s because more roads wind about and not as much of a grid pattern for traffic. Simpsonville is definitely NOT walkable! The downtown is tiny and not a lot there.
Fairview, Harrison-Bridge, West Georgia Rd are crazy with traffic. The roads are busting with traffic and the infrastructure is in dire need of improvement.
The restaurant scene is not that of Greenville. There’s a plethora of Mexican restaurants and lots of pizza places especially. Nothing for “fine dining” other than Stella’s.
Is it good for young families and children? Yes. For retirees and singles? No. Is it an affordable? Yes.
Just a Detroit gals opinion from 7 weeks of living in Simpsonville.
Thank you!
@CarolJoyable Thank you very much for your opinion! It's valuable to hear from people who have lived in Simpsonville. You're right about the grid pattern vs what we have here. In Detroit it's easy to just take the next street over. Here, there are way less options, and you have to be really familiar with the area to avoid traffic
You seem to be aware of what is a walkable town or not walkable which I’m eagerly seeking. Have you come across any walkable towns in that area? I’m familiar with downtown Greenville being walkable but we’re looking for another walkable area that is more affordable than the downtown Greenville. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks 🙂
@@jimdehart9196I’m not sure if you were asking ME or Renaldo? I’ll answer what I know…
Mauldin is not walkable at all and the borders blend into Simpsonville but is the closest suburb TO Greenville. Easy to get to dntn in 15-20min. Mauldin built a huge structure (looks like you’re in Italy- odd architecture for SC!) but very cool once you’re on the property, located off 385). It’s their answer to a walkable dntn. It houses several restaurants, nail salon, boutiques, coffee shop, markets, and has on site living accommodations. And a massive parking lot (free). It’s a weird concept but at least offers nice services and is walkable. But it’s a drive to destination so doesn’t feel like a downtown.
Greer is a very walkable small area. The downtown portion where the park, stores and few restaurants and businesses are. It’s a good 35 min to dntn GVL but it’s the one suburb that actually IS its own city with a distinct look. It’s most lovely at nighttime with a fantastic upscale restaurant there called ‘Select.’ Part of Greer is in Spartanburg County where property taxes are considerably less than in Greenville County! But the geographic border of the city is very oddly shaped.
Fountain Inn (a good 40min southeast from downtown Greenville) is getting developed into a nice little area.
Five forks is all spread out in lovely subs and nice houses with bigger yards- upscale esthetically pleasing area, but it has no downtown. It has easy access to Woodruff rd where everything is and NOT AT ALL walkable. You’d probably get run over anywhere on woodruff rd.! But the area is very pretty and many many large well maintained homes and properties. Not walkable. No city area.
Easley (35 min west from dntn GVL) has a small walkable area but doesn’t feel city-like).
Travelers Rest (20min north of dntn GVL) is basically one long strip of town with a handful of businesses but has a look and feels like a small area of town. Not many homes near that area but spread out. It’s very country looking, rustic.
Piedmont (about 20min southwest of GVL) is getting revitalized but has a looong way to go. But there are some nice sun communities there. It’s also close to the highway and easy into the city.
That’s my two cents! I know Renaldo will offer more information as he is an expert.
Renaldo, please delete my comment if I stepped in wrongly.
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Thank you for the in-depth commentary. Yes, I was asking you because you seem to have good awareness in regards to “walkable”. Not very many people pay close enough attention to it including area specialist like realtors. I am in need of a good and safe walkable community for family members that can’t drive. Your information was very informative.
Thanks again!!!
@ You’re very welcome. Hope you can visit for a week and see each community so you feel confident in your decision. Thats what I did before moving here. And now I will wait nearly a year for our home to be built close to downtown GVL! All the best to you and your family!
P.S. the city of Spartanburg is developed and very walkable. Idk much about it but for it has some good restaurants and is a distance from GVL. Depending on traffic and route and time of day, 45-60min is what I’ve read…it is u like GVL but def its own city with its own look.
All i want is to be away from dark forces that harrasses other peoples life due to trying to live in a positive manner. I need a personal safe and secured place of my own to stay and a job.
SIMPLE!
I dont want tobe forced to be with someone to survive and get used. Nor i dont want to be used. Ive been homless for to long.
That's not too much to ask at all. I hope things turn around for you 🙏🏿
That is one reason I don't like Simpsonville. The train track is in downtown.
Yeah its definitely a hate it or love it type of thing