At a Glance
Median Income
$28,394
$15,881 per capita
Home Value
$68,900
Zillow: $230,636
Median Rent
$909/mo
38.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
69.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
36.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.4%
24.9% smoking rate
How Saxon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saxon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saxon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saxon residents earn a median household income of $28,394 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,881. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,388 business establishments, including 644 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saxon is $68,900 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,636. Median rent is $909/month, with 38.1% 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 1970.
Education
12.6% of adults in Saxon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
69.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saxon has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population4,139
Median Age27.6 yrs
Density1,739/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.9%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$28,394
Per Capita$15,881
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty36.7%
County GDP$22,980M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,900
Rent$909
Ownership45.2%
Zillow$230,636
Housing Units1,626
Rent Burden38.1%
Health
Obesity50.4%
Diabetes21.7%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death11,013/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation846 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+69.0%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute17 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Saxon was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
12.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 644 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.