Greenville metro, SC relocation guide
Moving to Powdersville, SC
About Powdersville
Powdersville is a growing Anderson County census-designated place eight miles from Greenville, ranked the best place to live in Anderson County (Apartments.com, read September 24, 2026). Its economy is suburban-residential, with a commercial corridor along Highway 81 and SC-153 near I-85 (retail, restaurants, medical offices), and easy access to the region's manufacturing and automotive (BMW) jobs. Named for its powder-mill-era roots, it balances large lots and tree-lined streets with quick city access. Coyote Coffee Café and Jerry's Collectibles are local institutions, per localobserverdaily and bestplaces (read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Powdersville
The median list in Powdersville is $469,900.
Top places in Powdersville
- Powdersville High School campus (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Highway 81/SC-153 commercial corridor (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Glassy Mountain horseback riding trails.
- Lake Secession fishing spots.
- Jerry's Collectibles for antique hunters.
- Powdersville community welcome sign (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Powdersville
- Approximate drive to downtown Greenville: ~15–20 minutes (8 miles, via US-153/SC-81; localobserverdaily says ~20 minutes; approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Anderson: ~15–25 minutes (~15 miles via I-85; localobserverdaily says ~20 minutes; approximate).
- DataUSA reports an average Powdersville work commute of 36.1 minutes (2024 data, includes all modes and destinations).
Powdersville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Powdersville, SC?
The median list in Powdersville is $469,900. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Powdersville, SC?
Approximate drive to downtown Greenville: ~15–20 minutes (8 miles, via US-153/SC-81; localobserverdaily says ~20 minutes; approximate).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.