At a Glance
Median Income
$88,125
$36,684 per capita
Home Value
$318,600
Zillow: $298,427
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
11.1% smoking rate
How Powdersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Powdersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Powdersville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Powdersville residents earn a median household income of $88,125 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,684. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% 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 Powdersville is $318,600 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,427. Median rent is $1,231/month, with 35.5% 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 1995.
Education
33.6% of adults in Powdersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Powdersville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population11,321
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density823/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,125
Per Capita$36,684
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216
Housing
A+
Home Value$318,600
Rent$1,231
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$298,427
Housing Units4,087
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation935 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute37 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Powdersville was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.