At a Glance
Median Income
$44,167
$24,488 per capita
Home Value
$128,400
Zillow: $206,913
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
19.7% smoking rate
How Alliance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alliance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alliance a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alliance residents earn a median household income of $44,167 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,488. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alliance is $128,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,913. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
12.9% of adults in Alliance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alliance has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population812
Median Age65.3 yrs
Density389/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans14.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,167
Per Capita$24,488
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$378M
Avg Weekly Wage$712
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,400
Rent
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$206,913
Housing Units394
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,808/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation1 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Alliance was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.