Graniteville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Aiken County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,176 Population 652/sq mi density
$29,495 Median Income $20,980 per capita
$103,900 Home Value $281,257 Zillow
$960 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$29,495 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$103,900 home value, $960/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Graniteville, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,495
61% below
$20,980 per capita
Home Value
$103,900
63% below
Zillow: $281,257
Median Rent
$960/mo
17% below
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
69.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
32.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
23.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
39%
Home Value
37%
Rent
83%
Poverty
264%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Graniteville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.4% (50% above 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 $281,257. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,176
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density652/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$29,495
Per Capita$20,980
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty32.7%
County GDP$10,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,218

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,900
Rent$960
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$281,257
Housing Units1,144
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking23.7%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death12,449/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation211 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+69.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute19 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Graniteville was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.