Living in Drayton, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Drayton · Census data 2020–2024
Drayton has 1,452 residents with a median age of 30.3. The median household income is $77,813 (12% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $131,300, the median rent is $1,438/month.
Drayton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Drayton at a glance
- Population
- 1,452
- Median age
- 30.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $77,813State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $131,300State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,438/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Drayton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 49% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Drayton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Drayton the median home value is $131,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,438 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Drayton median household income
The median household income in Drayton is $77,813 and the income per person is $34,446. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Drayton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 556
- Owner-occupied
- 62.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.1%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.68
Drayton demographics
- Population
- 1,452
- Median age
- 30.3
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 463
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Drayton ›
Education in Drayton
8.2% of adults 25 and older in Drayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Drayton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Drayton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton | 1,452 | $77,813 | $131,300 | $1,438 |
| Whitney | 3,685 | $51,275 | $157,400 | $1,051 |
| Spartanburg | 38,910 | $51,964 | $203,700 | $1,099 |
| Hilltop | 2,950 | $37,444 | $125,800 | $1,160 |
| Ben Avon | 2,487 | $47,489 | $211,300 | $1,116 |
| Converse | 463 | $36,809 | $153,600 | $886 |
| Saxon | 4,085 | $32,292 | $90,000 | $934 |
| Valley Falls | 8,239 | $55,661 | $256,600 | $1,021 |
| Glendale | 211 | $30,673 | $116,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Drayton, SC?
The median household income in Drayton is $77,813, 12% higher 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 Drayton?
The median home value in Drayton is $131,300, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Drayton?
The median gross rent in Drayton is $1,438 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Drayton, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 49% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.1%.
What is the median age in Drayton?
The median age in Drayton is 30.3 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Drayton?
The average commute to work in Drayton is 27 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Drayton?
The unemployment rate in Drayton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Drayton?
8.2% of adults in Drayton 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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