At a Glance
Violent Crime
122/100K
7,067/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Cliffside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cliffside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cliffside a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Cliffside 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
24.0% of adults in Cliffside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cliffside has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population630
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density270/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,695
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$6,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$179,834
Housing Units282
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent122/100K
Property7,067/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation843 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute16 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Cliffside was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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