At a Glance
Median Income
$65,330
$45,572 per capita
Home Value
$243,100
Zillow: $316,029
Median Rent
$903/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
458/100K
5,133/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Easley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Easley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Easley 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
Easley residents earn a median household income of $65,330 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,572. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,956 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Easley is $243,100 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,029. Median rent is $903/month, with 35.2% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Easley reports 458 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,133/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.5% of adults in Easley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Easley has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population23,942
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,821/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,330
Per Capita$45,572
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$6,019M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,100
Rent$903
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$316,029
Housing Units11,087
Rent Burden35.2%
Crime
F
Violent458/100K
Property5,133/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault402/100K
Burglary598/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation982 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Easley was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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