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Fountain Inn, SC
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Fountain Inn, SC
At a Glance
How Fountain Inn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fountain Inn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fountain Inn a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fountain Inn residents earn a median household income of $72,021 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,660. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% 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 Fountain Inn is $255,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,020. Median rent is $1,072/month, with 31.1% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Fountain Inn reports 434 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,937/100K. The murder rate is 19.3/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Fountain Inn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fountain Inn has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.