Laurens, SC

Laurens is a small city in South Carolina with a population of 9,307. Residents earn $55,207 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

9,307 Population 912/sq mi density

$55,207 Median Income $31,735 per capita

$139,800 Home Value $182,995 Zillow

$795 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent

61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

907 Violent Crime/100K 5,100 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$55,207 median income, 1.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$139,800 home value, $795/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

907 violent crimes/100K (139% above avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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4 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Laurens, SC.

Name	Description
Watts-Todd-Dunklin House	Marker is at the intersection of 544 West Main Street and Dunklin Lane, on the right when traveling west on 544 West Main Street.
Lindley's Fort / Jonathan Downs	Marker is on Fort Lindley Road north of Old Fort Road, on the left when traveling south.
Laurens County / Laurens Historic District	Marker is on West Laurens Street near Laurel Street.
Masonic Lodge #19 / Samuel Saxon	Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 76) and North Harper Street (Highway 221), on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.