At a Glance
Median Income
$53,438
$25,977 per capita
Home Value
$114,000
Zillow: $165,130
Median Rent
$859/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
2,011/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Ninety Six Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ninety Six's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ninety Six a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ninety Six residents earn a median household income of $53,438 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,977. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,569 business establishments, including 144 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ninety Six is $114,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,130. Median rent is $859/month, with 30.8% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Ninety Six reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,011/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Ninety Six hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ninety Six has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,635
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,365/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,438
Per Capita$25,977
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$4,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,000
Rent$859
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$165,130
Housing Units1,000
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property2,011/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary98/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,119/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation512 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Ninety Six was founded in 1869.
The median home in Ninety Six was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 144 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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