At a Glance
Median Income
$51,650
$38,522 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
Zillow: $230,636
Median Rent
$1,331/mo
42.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
63.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
17.3% smoking rate
How Drayton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Drayton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Drayton 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
Drayton residents earn a median household income of $51,650 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,522. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% 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 Drayton is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,636. Median rent is $1,331/month, with 42.6% 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 1976.
Education
8.6% of adults in Drayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
63.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Drayton 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
Population1,043
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density745/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,650
Per Capita$38,522
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$22,980M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent$1,331
Ownership40.5%
Zillow$230,636
Housing Units627
Rent Burden42.6%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,013/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation751 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+63.5%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband68.1%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Drayton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
38.8% 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.