Living in Converse, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Converse · Census data 2020–2024
Converse has 463 residents with a median age of 58.2. The median household income is $36,809 (47% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $153,600, the median rent is $886/month.
Converse is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Converse at a glance
- Population
- 463
- Median age
- 58.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $36,809State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $153,600State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $886/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 41.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Converse a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 14.5%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Converse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Converse the median home value is $153,600, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $886 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,431 a month in housing costs.
Converse median household income
The median household income in Converse is $36,809 and the income per person is $22,875. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Converse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 307
- Owner-occupied
- 41.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.2%
- Vacant
- 34.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.30
34.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Converse has many vacation and second homes.
Converse demographics
- Population
- 463
- Median age
- 58.2
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 201
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Converse ›
Education in Converse
8.5% of adults 25 and older in Converse have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Converse
- Unemployment rate
- 14.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 94.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Converse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Converse | 463 | $36,809 | $153,600 | $886 |
| Clifton | 792 | $51,364 | $105,200 | — |
| Cowpens | 1,840 | $39,094 | $160,300 | $815 |
| Glendale | 211 | $30,673 | $116,700 | — |
| Drayton | 1,452 | $77,813 | $131,300 | $1,438 |
| Whitney | 3,685 | $51,275 | $157,400 | $1,051 |
| Ben Avon | 2,487 | $47,489 | $211,300 | $1,116 |
| Spartanburg | 38,910 | $51,964 | $203,700 | $1,099 |
| Camp Croft | 1,586 | $44,219 | $165,000 | $1,082 |
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What is the median household income in Converse, SC?
The median household income in Converse is $36,809, 47% 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 Converse?
The median home value in Converse is $153,600, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Converse?
The median gross rent in Converse is $886 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is Converse, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 14.5%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Converse?
The median age in Converse is 58.2 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Converse?
The average commute to work in Converse is 18 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Converse?
The unemployment rate in Converse is 14.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Converse?
8.5% of adults in Converse 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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