At a Glance
Median Income
$41,161
$29,358 per capita
Home Value
$194,700
Zillow: $314,010
Median Rent
$485/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
206/100K
2,930/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Landrum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Landrum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Landrum 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
Landrum residents earn a median household income of $41,161 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,358. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 707 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Landrum is $194,700 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,010. Median rent is $485/month, with 35.3% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Landrum reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,930/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Landrum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Landrum has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,564
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density968/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,161
Per Capita$29,358
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$734M
Avg Weekly Wage$891
Housing
A
Home Value$194,700
Rent$485
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$314,010
Housing Units1,412
Rent Burden35.3%
Crime
F
Violent206/100K
Property2,930/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,657/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain64.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,039 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband71.5%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Landrum was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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