At a Glance
Median Income
$47,604
$34,889 per capita
Home Value
$222,700
Zillow: $335,087
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,954/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Tryon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tryon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tryon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tryon residents earn a median household income of $47,604 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,889. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 707 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tryon is $222,700 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,087. Median rent is $1,231/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Tryon reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,954/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.7% of adults in Tryon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tryon has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,713
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density857/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,604
Per Capita$34,889
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$734M
Avg Weekly Wage$891
Housing
A
Home Value$222,700
Rent$1,231
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$335,087
Housing Units959
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,954/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary1,099/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,657/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain64.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,064 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute19 min
Broadband70.2%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Tryon was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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