At a Glance
Median Income
$33,600
$19,864 per capita
Home Value
$93,700
Zillow: $321,243
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
74.7% high school+
Unemployment
21.5%
37.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
18.2% smoking rate
How Judson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Judson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Judson 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
Judson residents earn a median household income of $33,600 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,864. The unemployment rate stands at 21.5% (497% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,298 business establishments, including 1,400 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Judson is $93,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,243. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 51.0% 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 1959.
Education
17.7% of adults in Judson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
74.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Judson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,201
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density2,974/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.9%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
F
Median Income$33,600
Per Capita$19,864
Unemployment21.5%
Poverty37.8%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,700
Rent$1,250
Ownership42.7%
Zillow$321,243
Housing Units803
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation986 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+74.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations78
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Judson was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.