Living in Furman, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Furman · Census data 2020–2024
Furman has 673 residents with a median age of 30.2. The median household income is $71,875 (4% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $94,700.
Furman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Furman at a glance
- Population
- 673
- Median age
- 30.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $71,875State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $94,700State: $259,000
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.2%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Furman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 63% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 20.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Furman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Furman the median home value is $94,700, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,162 a month in housing costs.
Furman median household income
The median household income in Furman is $71,875 and the income per person is $24,131. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Furman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 229
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.19
Furman demographics
- Population
- 673
- Median age
- 30.2
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 211
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Furman ›
Education in Furman
5.2% of adults 25 and older in Furman have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Furman
- Unemployment rate
- 20.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 91.1%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Furman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 673 | $71,875 | $94,700 | — |
| Estill | 1,886 | $36,111 | $94,100 | $745 |
| Gifford | 268 | $31,389 | $94,700 | — |
| Varnville | 2,571 | $55,714 | $115,800 | $800 |
| Hampton | 2,636 | $43,472 | $206,400 | $909 |
| Brunson | 401 | $40,625 | $83,900 | $945 |
| Fairfax | 1,935 | $40,649 | $63,000 | $662 |
| Newington | 418 | $75,417 | $113,200 | $1,035 |
| Yemassee | 1,178 | $44,896 | $161,600 | $748 |
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What is the median household income in Furman, SC?
The median household income in Furman is $71,875, 4% 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 Furman?
The median home value in Furman is $94,700, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
Is Furman, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 63% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 20.1%.
What is the median age in Furman?
The median age in Furman is 30.2 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Furman?
The average commute to work in Furman is 37 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Furman?
The unemployment rate in Furman is 20.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Furman?
5.2% of adults in Furman 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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