Central Pacolet, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Spartanburg County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
255 Population 1,063/sq mi density
$29,500 Median Income $19,349 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $161,148 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$29,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Pacolet, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,500
61% below
$19,349 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $161,148
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
88% below
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Central Pacolet Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Central Pacolet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
39%
Home Value
34%
Rent
63%
Poverty
159%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Pacolet a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Pacolet residents earn a median household income of $29,500 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,349. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,388 business establishments, including 644 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Pacolet is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,148. Median rent is $738/month, with 30.0% 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 1962.

Education

3.9% of adults in Central Pacolet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Central Pacolet has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population255
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,063/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,500
Per Capita$19,349
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$22,980M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$738
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$161,148
Housing Units108
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,013/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation702 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband58.8%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Central Pacolet was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 644 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.