Newberry, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County
Newberry, SC
At a Glance
How Newberry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newberry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Newberry a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Newberry residents earn a median household income of $47,885 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,029. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 928 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newberry is $124,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,752. Median rent is $837/month, with 26.4% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Newberry reports 595 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,112/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Newberry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newberry has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.