At a Glance
Median Income
$64,292
$27,350 per capita
Home Value
$188,500
Zillow: $281,208
Median Rent
$772/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
803/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Woodruff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodruff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodruff a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodruff residents earn a median household income of $64,292 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,350. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodruff is $188,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,208. Median rent is $772/month, with 26.9% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Woodruff reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 803/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Woodruff hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodruff has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,337
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density855/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,292
Per Capita$27,350
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$2,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,500
Rent$772
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$281,208
Housing Units2,085
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent69/100K
Property803/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault69/100K
Burglary253/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,904/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation738 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Woodruff was founded in 1787.
The median home in Woodruff was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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