Living in Pelzer, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pelzer · Census data 2020–2024
Pelzer has 1,722 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $58,134 (16% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $178,100, the median rent is $1,029/month.
Pelzer at a glance
- Population
- 1,722
- Median age
- 37.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $58,134State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $178,100State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,029/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Pelzer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Pelzer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pelzer the median home value is $178,100, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,029 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,115 a month in housing costs.
Pelzer median household income
The median household income in Pelzer is $58,134 and the income per person is $23,946. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Pelzer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 828
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.26
Pelzer demographics
- Population
- 1,722
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 762
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pelzer ›
Education in Pelzer
24.1% of adults 25 and older in Pelzer have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 19% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pelzer
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.6%
Pelzer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelzer | 1,722 | $58,134 | $178,100 | $1,029 |
| West Pelzer | 1,320 | $53,750 | $172,500 | $819 |
| Williamston | 4,170 | $64,389 | $162,800 | $899 |
| Piedmont | 5,462 | $52,764 | $161,900 | $749 |
| Golden Grove | 2,913 | $72,565 | $178,000 | $1,325 |
| Belton | 4,458 | $49,107 | $133,500 | $972 |
| Powdersville | 10,771 | $84,910 | $334,900 | $1,232 |
| Gantt | 15,401 | $47,316 | $184,400 | $1,062 |
| Conestee | 776 | $44,850 | $225,000 | $685 |
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What is the median household income in Pelzer, SC?
The median household income in Pelzer is $58,134, 16% 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 Pelzer?
The median home value in Pelzer is $178,100, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Pelzer?
The median gross rent in Pelzer is $1,029 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Pelzer, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
What is the median age in Pelzer?
The median age in Pelzer is 37.1 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Pelzer?
The average commute to work in Pelzer is 30 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pelzer?
The unemployment rate in Pelzer is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pelzer?
24.1% of adults in Pelzer 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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