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Travelers Rest, SC
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Travelers Rest, SC
At a Glance
How Travelers Rest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Travelers Rest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Travelers Rest a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Travelers Rest residents earn a median household income of $49,655 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,759. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,298 business establishments, including 1,400 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Travelers Rest is $281,400 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,405. Median rent is $1,029/month, with 37.3% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Travelers Rest reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,844/100K. The murder rate is 18.7/100K.
Education
45.4% of adults in Travelers Rest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% above the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Travelers Rest has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.