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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Gabriella E.

Best hidden gems in Gaffney

OK so There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What are your go-to spots?

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Noah Ross

Gaffney vs Boston -which is better?

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 40s, and Household incomes average around $41,214 in Gaffney. Rent is about $822/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting use...

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Katherine T.

What I wish I knew before living in Gaffney

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $141,100 on average. It's a a small town city with about 12,612 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Gabriella E.

Things that make Gaffney unique

Random thought, I'm single, late 50s, and Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Gaffney? The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some get...

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Nicholas White

Is Gaffney walkable?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $41,214, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is concerning. Poverty rate is 19.4%, which is higher than I expected. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school...

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Katherine T.

Commute times in Gaffney -how bad?

Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Gaffney sits at 814.2 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Everly Sanchez

Day-to-day life in Gaffney, SC

Poverty rate is 19.4%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $822 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent y...

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James D.

Best coffee shops in Gaffney?

I work in legal and Median household income is $41,214, which feels on the lower side for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Gaffney sits at 814.2 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of ...

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Gabriella E.

Working in Gaffney -salaries realistic?

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $822 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Gaffney sits at 814.2 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thoughts? Honestly, I think it's a grea...

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Katherine T.

Gaffney is underrated, change my mind

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is concerning. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Has anyone dealt with this? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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