At a Glance
Median Income
$48,357
$14,094 per capita
Home Value
$115,000
Zillow: $199,216
Violent Crime
179/100K
1,883/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
52.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
57.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Clifton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clifton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clifton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clifton residents earn a median household income of $48,357 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,094. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 57.9% 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 Clifton is $115,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,216. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Clifton reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,883/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Clifton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
52.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clifton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population861
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density805/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$48,357
Per Capita$14,094
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty57.9%
County GDP$22,980M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,000
Rent
Ownership40.0%
Zillow$199,216
Housing Units320
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property1,883/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,013/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation664 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+52.7%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Clifton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 644 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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