Homeland Park, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Anderson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,944 Population 1,474/sq mi density
$38,079 Median Income $21,837 per capita
$101,400 Home Value $267,922 Zillow
$809 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$38,079 median income, 15.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, $809/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Homeland Park, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,079
49% below
$21,837 per capita
Home Value
$101,400
64% below
Zillow: $267,922
Median Rent
$809/mo
30% below
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
69.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.6%
333% above
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
23.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Homeland Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
36%
Rent
70%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
433%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Homeland Park 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

Homeland Park residents earn a median household income of $38,079 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,837. The unemployment rate stands at 15.6% (333% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,568 business establishments, including 432 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Homeland Park is $101,400 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,922. Median rent is $809/month, with 24.8% 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 1971.

Education

8.5% of adults in Homeland Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 69.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Homeland Park has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population6,944
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,474/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$38,079
Per Capita$21,837
Unemployment15.6%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$10,558M
Avg Weekly Wage$995

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,400
Rent$809
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$267,922
Housing Units3,282
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death11,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation817 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+69.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Homeland Park was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 432 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.