Spartanburg

The Upstate’s Engine for Innovation and Industrial Growth

Strategically positioned at the crossroads of the Southeast, Spartanburg is experiencing a historic economic renaissance. Evolving from its textile roots into a global manufacturing and logistics powerhouse, the county is redefining the commercial real estate landscape of the Upstate. In 2025 alone, Spartanburg County attracted a staggering $3.5 billion in new capital investment, making it one of the fastest-growing commercial markets in the Carolinas.

Anchored by the massive footprint of BMW’s Plant Spartanburg and the highly efficient Inland Port Greer, the region offers unparalleled infrastructure for supply chain, advanced manufacturing, and increasingly, high-tech enterprises. This industrial boom is generating a powerful “halo effect,” driving intense demand for mixed-use redevelopment, premium retail, and modern office spaces in a revitalized downtown core that is quickly becoming a destination in its own right.

The Commercial Landscape

• Industrial & Logistics: Spartanburg is the undisputed logistics hub of the Upstate. With direct access to I-85 and I-26, and the connectivity provided by Inland Port Greer, the market absorbs millions of square feet annually. Demand remains incredibly tight for flexible warehouse space and manufacturing facilities catering to the automotive and aerospace sectors.

• Tech Infrastructure & Cloud Computing: The region is rapidly diversifying beyond traditional manufacturing. Recent landmark investments—including a $2.8 billion high-performance computing center—are transforming Spartanburg into a strategic destination for data centers, cloud engineering operations, and advanced biotechnology labs.

• Downtown Mixed-Use Redevelopment: Downtown Spartanburg is seeing a concentrated push for walkable density. Investors are capitalizing on the influx of new residents and the 6,000-plus healthcare workers at Spartanburg Regional by converting historic structures and vacant lots into vibrant, mixed-use developments that blend ground-floor retail with residential space.