Monarch Mill, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Union County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,828 Population 327/sq mi density
$39,212 Median Income $23,787 per capita
$79,500 Home Value $132,648 Zillow
$679 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$39,212 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,500 home value, $679/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Monarch Mill, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,212
48% below
$23,787 per capita
Home Value
$79,500
72% below
Zillow: $132,648
Median Rent
$679/mo
42% below
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
82% below
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Monarch Mill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
28%
Rent
58%
Poverty
175%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Monarch Mill 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

Monarch Mill residents earn a median household income of $39,212 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,787. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 490 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Monarch Mill is $79,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,648. Median rent is $679/month, with 21.6% 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 1967.

Education

6.2% of adults in Monarch Mill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Monarch Mill has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,828
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,212
Per Capita$23,787
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,500
Rent$679
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$132,648
Housing Units853
Rent Burden21.6%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death16,927/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation481 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Monarch Mill was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.