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East Gaffney, SC
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East Gaffney, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is East Gaffney a Good Place to Live?
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 1.1% (69% 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.
Safety & Crime
East Gaffney reports 670 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,935/100K.
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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.