South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Pelion is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 1,147. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pelion receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Pelion offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pelion is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Pelion is $148,400, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Pelion is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 144 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,597 per 100,000, 84% above the national average.
22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Pelion enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,250 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,764 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,077 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,428 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,854 |
| County GDP | $19,752M |
| Restaurants | 628 |
| Healthcare | 754 |
| Retail | 1,199 |
| Manufacturing | 194 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,132 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.11% |
| Commute Time | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $148,400 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $150,387 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,132 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.11% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,865/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 754 |
| Total Violent | 143.9/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 143.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,597.1/100K |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 431.7/100K |
| Theft | 3,021.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 143.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 41 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.0 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 460 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7849°N, 81.2597°W |
| County FIPS | 45063 |
Winner: Republican by 33.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.5% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 754 |
| Restaurants | 628 |
| Retail Stores | 1,199 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 41 |
| Avg Commute | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |