Greenville metro, SC relocation guide
Moving to Iva, SC
About Iva
Iva is a small southern Anderson County town of about 1,015 (2020), built around its historic Jackson Mills textile heritage. It shares a school pipeline with its northern neighbor Starr. Iva's calendar is full: the Spring Express and Car Show in April, weekly Summer Nights concerts ending with July 4th fireworks, the Depot Day Heritage Festival in October (carnival rides, inflatables, petting zoo), and a community Christmas tree lighting. Lake Secession, a few miles north, adds waterfront living with decks and docks. Downtown holds a handful of cafes, the Fiesta Amigos Mexican Grill, and local shops like Country Lane Floral & Gift Shoppe.
Home prices in Iva
The median list in Iva is $299,900.
Top places in Iva
- Depot Day Heritage Festival (October) — carnival rides and petting zoo downtown.
- Spring Express and Car Show (April) — vintage cars, live music, mechanical bull.
- Summer Nights concert series — weekly in June, fireworks on the Fourth.
- Lake Secession — waterfront homes, fishing, boating.
- Iva Museum (shares space with the library branch in a former fire department building).
- Downtown cafes: The Eatin' Place, Fiesta Amigos Mexican Grill.
Commuting from Iva
- Approximate drive to downtown Greenville: ~45–50 minutes (about 37 miles; per geocoded coordinates and corridor; approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Anderson: ~25–30 minutes (about 20 miles; per geocoded coordinates; approximate).
- Car-dependent.
Schools in Iva
Public schools: Anderson School District 3. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Iva FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Iva, SC?
The median list in Iva is $299,900. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Iva, SC?
Approximate drive to downtown Greenville: ~45–50 minutes (about 37 miles; per geocoded coordinates and corridor; approximate). - Which school district serves Iva, SC?
Iva is served by Anderson School District 3. 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.