Salley, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Aiken County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
335 Population 435/sq mi density
$34,189 Median Income $18,880 per capita
$212,500 Home Value $63,305 Zillow
$694 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$34,189 median income, 8.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$212,500 home value, $694/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Salley, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,189
55% below
$18,880 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
25% below
Zillow: $63,305
Median Rent
$694/mo
40% below
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
282/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
39.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Salley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Salley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
45%
Home Value
75%
Rent
60%
Poverty
315%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
242%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Salley a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Salley residents earn a median household income of $34,189 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,880. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,807 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Salley is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $63,305. Median rent is $694/month, with 35.6% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Salley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 282/100K.

Education

7.5% of adults in Salley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Salley has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population335
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$34,189
Per Capita$18,880
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty39.0%
County GDP$10,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,218

Housing

B
Home Value$212,500
Rent$694
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$63,305
Housing Units168
Rent Burden35.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property282/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,449/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation370 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Salley was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.