Five Forks, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan · City

5.0 Excellent / 5.0
19,093 Population
$140,668 Median Income
$424,600 Home Value
$2,139 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
38.4 yrs Median Age
64.7% Bachelor's Degree+
5.0
Overall
4.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population19,093
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density2,522/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 75.7%

Economy

4.9/5
Median Income$140,668
Per Capita Income$56,235
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty Rate0.6%
County GDP$48,738M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$424,600
Median Rent$2,139
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,155

Health

Obesity27.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Depression21.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Jan / Jul43° / 80°
Rain50 in/yr
Snow4 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+64.7%
High School+97.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.51
Libraries (County)13

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Work From Home13.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Five Forks Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$140,668
Home Value$424,600
Median Rent$2,139
Poverty Rate0.6%
Bachelor's Degree+64.7%
Unemployment2.4%
Avg Temperature61.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population19,093
Population Density2,522 per sq mi
Median Age38.4 years
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75.7% Black 8.4% Hispanic 0.7% Other 15.2%
White75.7%
Black or African American8.4%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races15.2%

Language

English Only86.6%
Spanish Speakers13.4%
English 86.6% Spanish 13.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.8%
Health Insurance96.4%

Income

87% above avg
Median Household Income$140,668
Per Capita Income$56,235
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,216
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$85,224

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.4%
Poverty Rate0.6%
Total Establishments (County)20,298
County GDP$48,738M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,400
Healthcare Facilities1,525
Retail Stores1,857
Manufacturing553
Total Establishments20,298

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,400 Healthcare 1,525 Retail 1,857 Manufacturing 553

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$85,224
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,018

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.7 min
Work From Home13.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

51% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$424,600

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$564,900
Price Per Sq Ft$204
Homes Sold (month)13
Sale-to-List Ratio98.0%
Price Drops19.4%
Active Inventory62

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied88.2%

Rental Costs

84% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,139

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedroom$1,155
3 Bedroom$1,450
4 Bedroom$1,699

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,018
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.95%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma8.7%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity16.1%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.4%
Regular Checkup77.6%
Premature Death Rate9,142 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access84.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,525
Restaurants (County)1,400

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)100

Temperature

43°F Jan 80°F Jul
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Average61.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation49.7 in
Annual Snowfall3.9 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Land Area7.6 sq mi (19.6 km²)
Population Density2,522 per sq mi
Latitude34.8099°
Longitude-82.2229°
County FIPS45045

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.2%
D 38%

Republican +22.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+64.7%
High School+97.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.51

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density2,522 per sq mi
Land Area7.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)13

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)100

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