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Piedmont, SC
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Piedmont, SC
At a Glance
How Piedmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Piedmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Piedmont a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Piedmont residents earn a median household income of $51,896 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,118. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,298 business establishments, including 1,400 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Piedmont is $141,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,427. Median rent is $844/month, with 42.5% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Piedmont 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
12.9% of adults in Piedmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Piedmont 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.