Gantt, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenville County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
15,057 Population 1,540/sq mi density
$47,265 Median Income $30,516 per capita
$156,200 Home Value $321,243 Zillow
$1,021 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$47,265 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$156,200 home value, $1,021/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gantt, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,265
37% below
$30,516 per capita
Home Value
$156,200
45% below
Zillow: $321,243
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
12% below
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Gantt Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
55%
Rent
88%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
206%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gantt 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

Gantt residents earn a median household income of $47,265 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,516. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% 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 Gantt is $156,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,243. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 31.7% 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 1972.

Education

19.0% of adults in Gantt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gantt has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population15,057
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,540/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,265
Per Capita$30,516
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,200
Rent$1,021
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$321,243
Housing Units5,867
Rent Burden31.7%

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,142/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation924 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations78
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Gantt was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.