Due West, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Abbeville County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,185 Population 723/sq mi density
$52,059 Median Income $26,671 per capita
$178,500 Home Value $268,248 Zillow
$936 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$52,059 median income, 19.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$178,500 home value, $936/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Due West, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,059
31% below
$26,671 per capita
Home Value
$178,500
37% below
Zillow: $268,248
Median Rent
$936/mo
20% below
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
493/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
29% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
19.4%
439% above
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Due West Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Due West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
63%
Rent
80%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
539%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Due West a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Due West residents earn a median household income of $52,059 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,671. The unemployment rate stands at 19.4% (439% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Due West is $178,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,248. Median rent is $936/month, with 23.2% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Due West reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 493/100K.

Education

43.4% of adults in Due West hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Due West 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 47.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,185
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density723/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,059
Per Capita$26,671
Unemployment19.4%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$846M
Avg Weekly Wage$949

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,500
Rent$936
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$268,248
Housing Units479
Rent Burden23.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property493/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,941/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation679 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+30.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Due West was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.