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Converse, SC
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Converse, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Converse a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
Converse 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
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. 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.