Living in The Cliffs Valley, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of The Cliffs Valley · Census data 2020–2024
The Cliffs Valley has 789 residents with a median age of 65.8. The median household income is $108,964 (57% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $1,096,600.
The Cliffs Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
The Cliffs Valley at a glance
- Population
- 789
- Median age
- 65.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $108,964State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $1,096,600State: $259,000
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is The Cliffs Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
Cons: Home values 323% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in The Cliffs Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In The Cliffs Valley the median home value is $1,096,600, 230% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,083 a month in housing costs.
The Cliffs Valley median household income
The median household income in The Cliffs Valley is $108,964 and the income per person is $75,794. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in The Cliffs Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 492
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 21.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.04
The Cliffs Valley demographics
- Population
- 789
- Median age
- 65.8
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 54%
- Households
- 387
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of The Cliffs Valley ›
Education in The Cliffs Valley
55.4% of adults 25 and older in The Cliffs Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 28.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in The Cliffs Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
The Cliffs Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cliffs Valley | 789 | $108,964 | $1,096,600 | — |
| Slater-Marietta | 2,381 | $41,857 | $95,800 | $988 |
| Saluda | 683 | $52,137 | $372,400 | $1,263 |
| Flat Rock | 3,530 | $95,098 | $601,700 | $1,074 |
| East Flat Rock | 6,323 | $59,583 | $245,900 | $1,015 |
| Valley Hill | 2,675 | $86,599 | $353,100 | — |
| Barker Heights | 1,074 | $29,277 | $190,300 | — |
| Tryon | 1,810 | $57,721 | $306,900 | $1,288 |
| Travelers Rest | 8,370 | $54,583 | $284,800 | $1,033 |
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What is the median household income in The Cliffs Valley, SC?
The median household income in The Cliffs Valley is $108,964, 57% 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 The Cliffs Valley?
The median home value in The Cliffs Valley is $1,096,600, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
Is The Cliffs Valley, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 13.6%. Minuses: home values 323% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in The Cliffs Valley?
The median age in The Cliffs Valley is 65.8 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in The Cliffs Valley?
The average commute to work in The Cliffs Valley is 26 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in The Cliffs Valley?
The unemployment rate in The Cliffs Valley is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is The Cliffs Valley?
55.4% of adults in The Cliffs Valley 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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