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Laurens, SC
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Laurens, SC
At a Glance
How Laurens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laurens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Laurens a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Laurens residents earn a median household income of $55,207 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,735. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurens is $139,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,995. Median rent is $795/month, with 27.6% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Laurens reports 907 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 139% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,100/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.0% of adults in Laurens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurens has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.