Augusta metro, GA–SC relocation guide
Moving to Graniteville, SC
About Graniteville
Graniteville (population about 2,700) is a historic mill village in Aiken County's Horse Creek Valley — one of the South's first planned textile communities, built by industrialist William Gregg beginning in 1846, with the mill operating by 1849 and Gregg's own 1845 Victorian home still standing across from it. The village is also marked by the January 6, 2005 Norfolk Southern train derailment that released chlorine gas, killed nine people, displaced thousands, and led to the closure of Avondale Mills in 2006 (verified via SC Picture Project and news archives, read September 2026). Today it is an affordable, close-knit community of mill homes and newer housing.
Home prices in Graniteville
The median list in Graniteville is $300,000.
Top places in Graniteville
- Historic Graniteville Mill village — mill, canal, and Gothic Revival mill-worker homes (National Register-listed).
- William Gregg's 1845 home across from the mill.
- Graniteville train derailment memorial marker (Canal St area).
- Horse Creek valley scenery.
- North Augusta (~10–15 minutes) — SRP Park, Greeneway, riverfront.
Commuting from Graniteville
- Approximate drive to downtown Augusta: 20 minutes via US-1/78 West.
- Approximate drive to North Augusta: 10–15 minutes.
- Approximate drive to Aiken: 15 minutes.
Schools in Graniteville
Public schools: Aiken County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Graniteville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Graniteville, SC?
The median list in Graniteville is $300,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Graniteville, SC?
Approximate drive to downtown Augusta: 20 minutes via US-1/78 West. - Which school district serves Graniteville, SC?
Graniteville is served by Aiken County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.