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Walhalla, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Oconee County County
Walhalla, SC
At a Glance
How Walhalla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walhalla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Walhalla a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Walhalla residents earn a median household income of $42,696 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,603. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,024 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walhalla is $176,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,002. Median rent is $640/month, with 25.1% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Walhalla reports 160 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,734/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Walhalla hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 71.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walhalla has an average annual temperature of 59°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 61.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.