South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
The Cliffs Valley is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 813. Residents earn $114,583 per year, which is 52% above the national average.
Based on current data, The Cliffs Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. The Cliffs Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in The Cliffs Valley is $114,583, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places The Cliffs Valley among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in The Cliffs Valley is $900,000, making it a premium housing market at 219% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
The Cliffs Valley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,583 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $70,549 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,950 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,120 |
| County GDP | $6,372M |
| Restaurants | 250 |
| Healthcare | 324 |
| Retail | 407 |
| Manufacturing | 132 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,686 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.41% |
| Commute Time | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |
| Census Median | $900,000 |
| 219% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,690,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,690,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $373 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 6.7% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,686 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.41% |
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,875/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 324 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 64.4 inches |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,432 ft (436 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1395°N, 82.4360°W |
| County FIPS | 37089 |
Winner: Republican by 14.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.8% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 324 |
| Restaurants | 250 |
| Retail Stores | 407 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |