At a Glance
Median Income
$79,798
$37,642 per capita
Home Value
$230,000
Zillow: $280,683
Median Rent
$1,267/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
12.3% smoking rate
How Boiling Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boiling Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boiling Springs a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boiling Springs residents earn a median household income of $79,798 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,642. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 988 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boiling Springs is $230,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,683. Median rent is $1,267/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
29.9% of adults in Boiling Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boiling Springs has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12,609
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,843/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born12.0%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,798
Per Capita$37,642
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$2,342M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,000
Rent$1,267
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$280,683
Housing Units4,402
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death14,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation907 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Boiling Springs was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
12.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.