Cherryvale, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Sumter County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,136 Population 1,733/sq mi density
$41,563 Median Income $19,639 per capita
$91,000 Home Value $210,391 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 35.9% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$41,563 median income, 23.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,000 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cherryvale, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,563
45% below
$19,639 per capita
Home Value
$91,000
68% below
Zillow: $210,391
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
35.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
23.2%
544% above
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Cherryvale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
32%
Rent
82%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
644%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cherryvale 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

Cherryvale residents earn a median household income of $41,563 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,639. The unemployment rate stands at 23.2% (544% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,305 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cherryvale is $91,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,391. Median rent is $950/month, with 35.9% 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 1984.

Education

11.8% of adults in Cherryvale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cherryvale has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,136
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density1,733/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,563
Per Capita$19,639
Unemployment23.2%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,000
Rent$950
Ownership41.8%
Zillow$210,391
Housing Units1,391
Rent Burden35.9%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death13,356/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation203 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Cherryvale was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.