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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3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Laurens, SC.

Name	Year	Description
Laurens, SC	2011	pulsating orange lights in a triangle formation
Laurens, SC	2007	TWO BRIGHT LIGHTS ONE ON TOP THE OTHER NORTH NORTHEAST SKY 45 DEG
Laurens, SC	2001	Bright light and several others and it went completely out