At a Glance
Median Income
$50,139
$25,357 per capita
Home Value
$168,200
Zillow: $199,216
Median Rent
$831/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.9% smoking rate
How Converse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Converse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Converse a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Converse residents earn a median household income of $50,139 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,357. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% 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 Converse is $168,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,216. Median rent is $831/month, with 27.8% 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 1959.
Education
11.5% of adults in Converse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Converse 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
Population424
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density614/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,139
Per Capita$25,357
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$22,980M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,200
Rent$831
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$199,216
Housing Units213
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,013/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation737 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Converse was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% 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.