At a Glance
Median Income
$51,596
$29,373 per capita
Home Value
$182,500
Zillow: $305,873
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
196/100K
1,875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Duncan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Duncan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Duncan a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Duncan residents earn a median household income of $51,596 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,373. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,298 business establishments, including 1,400 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Duncan is $182,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,873. Median rent is $1,045/month, with 26.0% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Duncan reports 196 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,875/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.0% of adults in Duncan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duncan has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,175
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density631/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,596
Per Capita$29,373
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,500
Rent$1,045
Ownership52.6%
Zillow$305,873
Housing Units1,663
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent196/100K
Property1,875/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault84/100K
Burglary196/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation765 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband72.6%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Duncan was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.
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