At a Glance
Median Income
$47,265
$30,516 per capita
Home Value
$156,200
Zillow: $321,243
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
811/100K
4,646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gantt a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.9% (36% 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.
Safety & Crime
Gantt reports 811 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 113% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,646/100K.
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 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population15,057
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,540/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,265
Per Capita$30,516
Unemployment4.9%
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%
Crime
F
Violent811/100K
Property4,646/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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