At a Glance
Median Income
$37,625
$22,290 per capita
Median Rent
$1,043/mo
38.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
811/100K
4,646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
54.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
45.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
23.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How City View Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows City View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is City View a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
City View residents earn a median household income of $37,625 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,290. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,298 business establishments, including 1,400 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
City View reports 811 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 113% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,646/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in City View hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
54.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
City View has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,172
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density3,005/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$37,625
Per Capita$22,290
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty45.9%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$1,043
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$321,243
Housing Units515
Rent Burden38.2%
Crime
F
Violent811/100K
Property4,646/100K
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes21.6%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease10.1%
Premature Death9,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation981 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+54.4%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute18 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations78
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in City View was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.