At a Glance
Median Income
$54,886
$22,525 per capita
Home Value
$170,400
Zillow: $215,626
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
337/100K
9,888/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Pelzer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pelzer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pelzer 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
Pelzer residents earn a median household income of $54,886 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,525. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,568 business establishments, including 432 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pelzer is $170,400 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,626. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 28.8% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Pelzer reports 337 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 9,888/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Pelzer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pelzer has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,570
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,539/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,886
Per Capita$22,525
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$10,558M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,400
Rent$1,036
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$215,626
Housing Units758
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent337/100K
Property9,888/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation788 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+20.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute30 min
Broadband62.6%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Pelzer was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 432 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.
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