At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$28,764 per capita
Home Value
$148,400
Zillow: $157,038
Median Rent
$850/mo
17.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
801/100K
6,731/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
77.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
18.2% smoking rate
How Pelion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pelion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pelion a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pelion residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,764. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pelion is $148,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,038. Median rent is $850/month, with 17.7% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Pelion reports 801 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 111% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,731/100K.
Education
22.5% of adults in Pelion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
77.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pelion has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,147
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$28,764
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$19,752M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$148,400
Rent$850
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$157,038
Housing Units393
Rent Burden17.7%
Crime
F
Violent801/100K
Property6,731/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,865/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation460 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+77.7%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute32 min
Broadband65.4%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Pelion was founded in 1912.
The median home in Pelion was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.