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West Union, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Oconee County County
West Union, SC
At a Glance
How West Union Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Union a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Union residents earn a median household income of $49,821 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,531. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% 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 West Union is $149,200 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,276. Median rent is $679/month, with 17.0% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
West Union reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,385/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in West Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Union 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.