At a Glance
Median Income
$51,193
$33,260 per capita
Home Value
$185,300
Zillow: $232,218
Median Rent
$1,043/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,478/100K
5,280/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
16.5% smoking rate
How Spartanburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spartanburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spartanburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spartanburg residents earn a median household income of $51,193 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,260. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% 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 Spartanburg is $185,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,218. Median rent is $1,043/month, with 31.1% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Spartanburg reports 1,478 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 289% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,280/100K. The murder rate is 5.1/100K.
Education
33.3% of adults in Spartanburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spartanburg 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
Population38,578
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,905/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,193
Per Capita$33,260
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$22,980M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,300
Rent$1,043
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$232,218
Housing Units17,352
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,478/100K
Property5,280/100K
Murder5.1/100K
Assault1,225/100K
Burglary944/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,013/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation797 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Spartanburg was founded in 1831.
The median home in Spartanburg was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 644 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.