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Glenn Springs, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Spartanburg County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
173 Population 78/sq mi density
$269,100 Home Value $324,404 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
522 Violent Crime/100K 2,090 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
522 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Glenn Springs, SC

At a Glance

Home Value
$269,100
5% below
Zillow: $324,404
Violent Crime
522/100K
37% above
2,090/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
28% above
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
16.9%
369% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Glenn Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
95%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
469%
Crime
137%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Glenn Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Glenn Springs is $269,100 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,404. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Glenn Springs reports 522 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,090/100K.

Education

43.3% of adults in Glenn Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Glenn Springs has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°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.

Data Overview

People

Population173
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$26,887
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$22,980M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145

Housing

Home Value$269,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$324,404
Housing Units88
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent522/100K
Property2,090/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,013/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation715 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.3%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Broadband47.0%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Glenn Springs was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
36.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 644 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.