Living in Arial, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arial · Census data 2020–2024
Arial has 1,919 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $54,286 (22% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $181,300, the median rent is $1,003/month.
Arial at a glance
- Population
- 1,919
- Median age
- 40.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $54,286State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $181,300State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,003/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 89.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Arial a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Arial
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arial the median home value is $181,300, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,003 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $997 a month in housing costs.
Arial median household income
The median household income in Arial is $54,286 and the income per person is $32,109. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Arial: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,070
- Owner-occupied
- 89.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.4%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.15
Arial demographics
- Population
- 1,919
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 894
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arial ›
Education in Arial
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Arial have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arial
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Arial vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arial | 1,919 | $54,286 | $181,300 | $1,003 |
| Easley | 24,841 | $66,299 | $263,500 | $947 |
| Pickens | 3,155 | $55,000 | $204,100 | $828 |
| Liberty | 3,350 | $42,206 | $174,300 | $687 |
| Dacusville | 198 | $51,000 | $293,500 | — |
| Norris | 784 | $50,750 | $183,100 | $913 |
| Powdersville | 10,771 | $84,910 | $334,900 | $1,232 |
| Welcome | 6,527 | $66,094 | $206,300 | $1,103 |
| Six Mile | 931 | $96,250 | $338,700 | $800 |
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What is the median household income in Arial, SC?
The median household income in Arial is $54,286, 22% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arial?
The median home value in Arial is $181,300, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Arial?
The median gross rent in Arial is $1,003 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Arial, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Arial?
The median age in Arial is 40.9 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Arial?
The average commute to work in Arial is 28 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arial?
The unemployment rate in Arial is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arial?
15.3% of adults in Arial have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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