At a Glance
Median Income
$81,019
$27,986 per capita
Violent Crime
122/100K
7,067/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Caroleen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Caroleen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Caroleen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Caroleen residents earn a median household income of $81,019 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,986. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Caroleen reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,067/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Caroleen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Caroleen has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population261
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,019
Per Capita$27,986
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$2,490M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$179,834
Housing Units213
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent122/100K
Property7,067/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,778/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation858 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Caroleen was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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