Pacolet, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Spartanburg County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,164 Population 374/sq mi density
$46,120 Median Income $26,255 per capita
$94,100 Home Value $164,111 Zillow
$857 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
315 Violent Crime/100K 1,376 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,120 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,100 home value, $857/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
315 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Pacolet, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,120
39% below
$26,255 per capita
Home Value
$94,100
67% below
Zillow: $164,111
Median Rent
$857/mo
26% below
20.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
315/100K
17% below
1,376/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Pacolet Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
33%
Rent
74%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pacolet 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

Pacolet residents earn a median household income of $46,120 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,255. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,388 business establishments, including 644 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pacolet is $94,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,111. Median rent is $857/month, with 20.1% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Pacolet reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,376/100K.

Education

19.4% of adults in Pacolet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pacolet has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population2,164
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,120
Per Capita$26,255
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$22,980M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,100
Rent$857
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$164,111
Housing Units1,171
Rent Burden20.1%

Crime

F
Violent315/100K
Property1,376/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,013/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation711 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Pacolet was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 644 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.