West Pelzer, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Anderson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,276 Population 2,025/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $24,709 per capita
$125,700 Home Value $216,032 Zillow
$846 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,700 home value, $846/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

West Pelzer, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,125
29% below
$24,709 per capita
Home Value
$125,700
55% below
Zillow: $216,032
Median Rent
$846/mo
27% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How West Pelzer Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
45%
Rent
73%
Poverty
143%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
278%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Pelzer a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Pelzer residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,709. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,568 business establishments, including 432 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Pelzer is $125,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,032. Median rent is $846/month, with 23.8% 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 1974.

Education

18.3% of adults in West Pelzer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Pelzer has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,276
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density2,025/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born12.2%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$24,709
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$10,558M
Avg Weekly Wage$995

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,700
Rent$846
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$216,032
Housing Units447
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation853 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in West Pelzer was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
12.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 432 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.