Spartanburg

Spartanburg, South Carolina Overview

Spartanburg faces challenges across several categories, earning a F grade (36.4/100) and ranking #20 of 20 cities in South Carolina. Even so, the city scores 82/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Safety score of 0/100.

Income & Employment in Spartanburg

Spartanburg’s median income of $51,193 is 18% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.8% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%.

Safety in Spartanburg

With a violent crime rate of 1599.8 per 100,000, Spartanburg exceeds the South Carolina average of 492. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 6647.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Spartanburg

Spartanburg has a cost of living index of 90.6 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $185,300. Median monthly rent is $1,043. Renters spend 24.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Spartanburg

The adult obesity rate in Spartanburg is 41%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 16.3%. Residents report an average of 18.6 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. South Carolina ranks #39 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Spartanburg

Spartanburg has a high school graduation rate of 77.4%. The student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $17,536 per student, well above the national median. The city has 24 public schools serving 15,906 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Spartanburg

Spartanburg enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 62.9°F. Summers average 77.7°F. Winters average 49.9°F. Annual precipitation is 50.6 inches.

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