Living in Central Pacolet, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Central Pacolet · Census data 2020–2024
Central Pacolet has 206 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $28,500 (59% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $112,500, the median rent is $755/month.
Central Pacolet is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Central Pacolet at a glance
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 48.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $28,500State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $112,500State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $755/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 47.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Central Pacolet a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Central Pacolet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Central Pacolet the median home value is $112,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $755 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $769 a month in housing costs.
Central Pacolet median household income
The median household income in Central Pacolet is $28,500 and the income per person is $19,670. 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Central Pacolet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 111
- Owner-occupied
- 47.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.3%
- Vacant
- 20.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.34
Central Pacolet demographics
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 88
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Central Pacolet ›
Education in Central Pacolet
4.8% of adults 25 and older in Central Pacolet have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Central Pacolet
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 52.3%
Central Pacolet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Pacolet | 206 | $28,500 | $112,500 | $755 |
| Pacolet | 2,419 | $42,359 | $89,600 | $902 |
| Glendale | 211 | $30,673 | $116,700 | — |
| Camp Croft | 1,586 | $44,219 | $165,000 | $1,082 |
| Clifton | 792 | $51,364 | $105,200 | — |
| Jonesville | 1,118 | $40,625 | $91,700 | $505 |
| Ben Avon | 2,487 | $47,489 | $211,300 | $1,116 |
| Converse | 463 | $36,809 | $153,600 | $886 |
| Cowpens | 1,840 | $39,094 | $160,300 | $815 |
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What is the median household income in Central Pacolet, SC?
The median household income in Central Pacolet is $28,500, 59% 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 Central Pacolet?
The median home value in Central Pacolet is $112,500, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Central Pacolet?
The median gross rent in Central Pacolet is $755 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Central Pacolet, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.7%.
What is the median age in Central Pacolet?
The median age in Central Pacolet is 48.6 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Central Pacolet?
The average commute to work in Central Pacolet is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Central Pacolet?
The unemployment rate in Central Pacolet is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Central Pacolet?
4.8% of adults in Central Pacolet 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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