At a Glance
Median Income
$140,668
$56,235 per capita
Home Value
$424,600
Zillow: $291,345
Median Rent
$2,139/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
64.7%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
7.7% smoking rate
How Five Forks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Five Forks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Five Forks a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Five Forks residents earn a median household income of $140,668 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,235. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,298 business establishments, including 1,400 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Five Forks is $424,600 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,345. Median rent is $2,139/month, with 51.0% 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 2003.
Education
64.7% of adults in Five Forks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Five Forks has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population19,093
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density2,522/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,668
Per Capita$56,235
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216
Housing
A+
Home Value$424,600
Rent$2,139
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$291,345
Housing Units6,483
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death9,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation873 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.7%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+23.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Five Forks was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.