Living in West Pelzer, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Pelzer · Census data 2020–2024
West Pelzer has 1,320 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $53,750 (22% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $172,500, the median rent is $819/month.
West Pelzer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Pelzer at a glance
- Population
- 1,320
- Median age
- 31.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $53,750State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $172,500State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $819/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 58.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Pelzer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West Pelzer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Pelzer the median home value is $172,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $819 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,270 a month in housing costs.
West Pelzer median household income
The median household income in West Pelzer is $53,750 and the income per person is $27,334. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in West Pelzer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 542
- Owner-occupied
- 58.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.6%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.56
West Pelzer demographics
- Population
- 1,320
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 515
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Pelzer ›
Education in West Pelzer
20.1% of adults 25 and older in West Pelzer have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Pelzer
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
West Pelzer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pelzer | 1,320 | $53,750 | $172,500 | $819 |
| Pelzer | 1,722 | $58,134 | $178,100 | $1,029 |
| 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 West Pelzer, SC?
The median household income in West Pelzer is $53,750, 22% 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 West Pelzer?
The median home value in West Pelzer is $172,500, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in West Pelzer?
The median gross rent in West Pelzer is $819 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is West Pelzer, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in West Pelzer?
The median age in West Pelzer is 31.7 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in West Pelzer?
The average commute to work in West Pelzer is 25 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Pelzer?
The unemployment rate in West Pelzer is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Pelzer?
20.1% of adults in West 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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