Welcome, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenville County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
7,439 Population 1,614/sq mi density
$61,948 Median Income $40,914 per capita
$164,100 Home Value $298,427 Zillow
$992 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,948 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,100 home value, $992/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Welcome, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,948
18% below
$40,914 per capita
Home Value
$164,100
42% below
Zillow: $298,427
Median Rent
$992/mo
15% below
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Welcome Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
58%
Rent
85%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Welcome a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Welcome residents earn a median household income of $61,948 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,914. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 Welcome is $164,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,427. Median rent is $992/month, with 25.5% 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 1970.

Education

20.3% of adults in Welcome hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Welcome has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population7,439
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,614/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,948
Per Capita$40,914
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,100
Rent$992
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$298,427
Housing Units3,425
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,142/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation851 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Welcome was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.