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Vance, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Clarendon County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
206 Population 404/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $22,652 per capita
$96,300 Home Value $154,922 Zillow
$1,075 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,368 Violent Crime/100K 12,211 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,300 home value, $1,075/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,368 violent crimes/100K (260% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Vance, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$22,652 per capita
Home Value
$96,300
66% below
Zillow: $154,922
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
8% below
41.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,368/100K
260% above
12,211/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Vance Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Vance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
34%
Rent
92%
Poverty
192%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
281%
Crime
360%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vance a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vance residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,652. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 647 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vance is $96,300 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,922. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 41.7% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Vance reports 1,368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 260% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 12,211/100K.

Education

17.5% of adults in Vance hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vance has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population206
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans75.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$22,652
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$962M
Avg Weekly Wage$792

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,300
Rent$1,075
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$154,922
Housing Units38
Rent Burden41.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,368/100K
Property12,211/100K

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death15,443/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation126 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute42 min
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Vance was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.