At a Glance
Median Income
$44,375
$30,036 per capita
Home Value
$151,400
Zillow: $379,616
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
40.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
13.7% smoking rate
How Peletier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peletier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peletier a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Peletier residents earn a median household income of $44,375 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,036. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,377 business establishments, including 418 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peletier is $151,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,616. Median rent is $1,082/month, with 40.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
21.9% of adults in Peletier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peletier has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population779
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans15.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$44,375
Per Capita$30,036
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$12,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$902
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,400
Rent$1,082
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$379,616
Housing Units562
Rent Burden40.3%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,505/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation32 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Peletier was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 418 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.