Furman, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Hampton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
747 Population 239/sq mi density
$57,708 Median Income $23,873 per capita
$83,000 Home Value $93,016 Zillow
$670 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,708 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, $670/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Furman, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,708
23% below
$23,873 per capita
Home Value
$83,000
71% below
Zillow: $93,016
Median Rent
$670/mo
42% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
250% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Furman Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Furman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
29%
Rent
58%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
350%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Furman a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Furman residents earn a median household income of $57,708 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,873. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 418 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Furman is $83,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,016. Median rent is $670/month, with 9.0% 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 1978.

Education

7.8% of adults in Furman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Furman has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population747
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density239/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,708
Per Capita$23,873
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$692M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,000
Rent$670
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$93,016
Housing Units203
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death16,172/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation115 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute41 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Furman was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.