At a Glance
Median Income
$56,304
$24,911 per capita
Home Value
$123,800
Zillow: $213,295
Median Rent
$740/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
315/100K
3,832/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Honea Path Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Honea Path's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Honea Path a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Honea Path residents earn a median household income of $56,304 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,911. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% 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 Honea Path is $123,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,295. Median rent is $740/month, with 25.5% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Honea Path reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,832/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Honea Path hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Honea Path 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 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,734
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,064/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,304
Per Capita$24,911
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$10,558M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,800
Rent$740
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$213,295
Housing Units1,730
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent315/100K
Property3,832/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault262/100K
Burglary446/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation791 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute30 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Honea Path was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 432 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.