At a Glance
Median Income
$55,871
$21,881 per capita
Home Value
$217,700
Zillow: $264,182
Median Rent
$1,129/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
1,187/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Wellford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wellford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wellford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wellford residents earn a median household income of $55,871 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,881. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% 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 Wellford is $217,700 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,182. Median rent is $1,129/month, with 35.6% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Wellford reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,187/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Wellford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellford has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,432
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density749/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,871
Per Capita$21,881
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216
Housing
A
Home Value$217,700
Rent$1,129
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$264,182
Housing Units1,122
Rent Burden35.6%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property1,187/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary148/100K
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation846 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Wellford was founded in 1840.
The median home in Wellford was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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