At a Glance
Median Income
$46,120
$26,255 per capita
Home Value
$94,100
Zillow: $161,148
Median Rent
$857/mo
20.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
360/100K
1,839/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pacolet 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
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 2.2% (39% below 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 $161,148. 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 360 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,839/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. 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.
Data Overview
People
Population2,164
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,120
Per Capita$26,255
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$22,980M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,100
Rent$857
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$161,148
Housing Units1,171
Rent Burden20.1%
Crime
F
Violent360/100K
Property1,839/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault280/100K
Burglary320/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,013/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 644 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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