Greenville metro, SC relocation guide
Moving to Norris, SC
About Norris
Norris is a tiny Pickens County town of 741 residents (2020), named for Colonel Daniel Keating Norris, who built the first cotton mill in Pickens County on the Twelve Mile River — the Norris/Cateechee Mill — and the Cateechee mill village beside it. There are no schools within town limits; it is a quiet, close-knit community in the Lake Hartwell area, part of the Greenville–Mauldin–Easley metro. Housing is among the most affordable in the Upstate; larger employers and services are in nearby Liberty, Central, and Clemson.
Home prices in Norris
Home prices in Norris vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Norris
- Historic Cateechee mill village — the Norris/Cateechee Mill site on Twelve Mile River.
- Lake Hartwell — boating and fishing minutes away (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Lake Keowee and the Blue Ridge foothills — nearby recreation.
- Clemson and Central — dining, college culture, and events a short drive away.
Commuting from Norris
- Approximate drive to downtown Greenville: ~30 minutes (about 22 miles via SC-93/US-123; per geocoded coordinates and corridor; approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Anderson: ~25 minutes (about 18 miles; per geocoded coordinates; approximate).
- Car-dependent; no public transit.
Schools in Norris
Public schools: School District of Pickens County. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Norris FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Norris, SC?
Home prices in Norris vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Norris, SC?
Approximate drive to downtown Greenville: ~30 minutes (about 22 miles via SC-93/US-123; per geocoded coordinates and corridor; approximate). - Which school district serves Norris, SC?
Norris is served by School District of Pickens County. 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.