Living in Ben Avon, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ben Avon · Census data 2020–2024
Ben Avon has 2,487 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $47,489 (31% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $211,300, the median rent is $1,116/month.
Ben Avon at a glance
- Population
- 2,487
- Median age
- 40.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $47,489State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $211,300State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,116/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 42.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Ben Avon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ben Avon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ben Avon the median home value is $211,300, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,116 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,277 a month in housing costs.
Ben Avon median household income
The median household income in Ben Avon is $47,489 and the income per person is $33,868. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Ben Avon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,340
- Owner-occupied
- 42.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.5%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.00
Ben Avon demographics
- Population
- 2,487
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 1,241
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ben Avon ›
Education in Ben Avon
30.5% of adults 25 and older in Ben Avon have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 15.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ben Avon
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Ben Avon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Avon | 2,487 | $47,489 | $211,300 | $1,116 |
| Camp Croft | 1,586 | $44,219 | $165,000 | $1,082 |
| Glendale | 211 | $30,673 | $116,700 | — |
| Spartanburg | 38,910 | $51,964 | $203,700 | $1,099 |
| Drayton | 1,452 | $77,813 | $131,300 | $1,438 |
| Arkwright | 2,816 | $53,519 | $164,100 | $981 |
| Whitney | 3,685 | $51,275 | $157,400 | $1,051 |
| Converse | 463 | $36,809 | $153,600 | $886 |
| Clifton | 792 | $51,364 | $105,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ben Avon, SC?
The median household income in Ben Avon is $47,489, 31% 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 Ben Avon?
The median home value in Ben Avon is $211,300, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Ben Avon?
The median gross rent in Ben Avon is $1,116 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Ben Avon, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in Ben Avon?
The median age in Ben Avon is 40.8 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ben Avon?
The average commute to work in Ben Avon is 25 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ben Avon?
The unemployment rate in Ben Avon is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ben Avon?
30.5% of adults in Ben Avon 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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