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East Gaffney, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Cherokee County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
670
Violent Crime/100K
3,935 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$26,314 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,900 home value, $753/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
670 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$78,900
72% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$753/mo
35% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
17% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,768
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$78,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$179,738
Median Sale Price
$96,250
Median List Price
$172,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.7%
Owner-Occupied
23.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$928/mo
1 Bedroom
$982/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,155/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,450/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,699/mo
Census median rent:
$753/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
36 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$91
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $78,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $179,738 |
| Median Sale Price | $96,250 |
| Median List Price | $172,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $91 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $753 |
| FMR Studio | $928 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $982 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,155 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,450 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,699 |
Market
| Days on Market | 36 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $91 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,768 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 27.9% |