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Watts Mills, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Union County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,250
Population
991/sq mi density
$47,192
Median Income
$16,079 per capita
$818
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
829
Violent Crime/100K
4,672 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,192 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
829 violent crimes/100K (118% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$818/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
49.4%
24% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
660
Median year built: 1983
Ownership vs. Renting
49.4%
Owner-Occupied
50.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$928/mo
1 Bedroom
$982/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,155/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,450/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,699/mo
Census median rent:
$818/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1983
Average age of housing stock: 43 years
Homeownership Rate
49.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $182,995 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $818 |
| FMR Studio | $928 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $982 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,155 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,450 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,699 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 49.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 660 |
| Median Year Built | 1983 |
| Rent Burden | 23.0% |