At a Glance
Median Income
$42,857
$25,492 per capita
Home Value
$96,400
Zillow: $344,405
Median Rent
$1,003/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
17.4% smoking rate
How Slater-Marietta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Slater-Marietta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Slater-Marietta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Slater-Marietta residents earn a median household income of $42,857 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,492. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,120 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Slater-Marietta is $96,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,405. Median rent is $1,003/month, with 26.9% 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 1983.
Education
17.3% of adults in Slater-Marietta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Slater-Marietta has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,934
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density449/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,857
Per Capita$25,492
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$6,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,400
Rent$1,003
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$344,405
Housing Units1,106
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,875/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
Elevation1,040 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute34 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Slater-Marietta was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.