East Gaffney, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Cherokee County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,169 Population 1,049/sq mi density
$26,314 Median Income $20,599 per capita
$78,900 Home Value $179,738 Zillow
$753 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$26,314 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,900 home value, $753/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

East Gaffney, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,314
65% below
$20,599 per capita
Home Value
$78,900
72% below
Zillow: $179,738
Median Rent
$753/mo
35% below
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
27.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
42% above
25.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How East Gaffney Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
35%
Home Value
28%
Rent
65%
Poverty
223%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Gaffney a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Gaffney residents earn a median household income of $26,314 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,599. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 988 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Gaffney is $78,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,738. Median rent is $753/month, with 27.9% 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 1972.

Education

11.3% of adults in East Gaffney hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Gaffney has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,169
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,049/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$26,314
Per Capita$20,599
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty27.7%
County GDP$2,342M
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,900
Rent$753
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$179,738
Housing Units1,768
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity45.6%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking25.3%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death14,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation722 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband64.4%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in East Gaffney was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.