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Graniteville, SC
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Graniteville, SC
At a Glance
How Graniteville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Graniteville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Graniteville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Graniteville residents earn a median household income of $29,495 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,980. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,807 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Graniteville is $103,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,143. Median rent is $960/month, with 32.1% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Graniteville reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,557/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Graniteville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 69.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Graniteville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.