Living in West Union, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Union · Census data 2020–2024
West Union has 370 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $48,393 (30% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $147,700, the median rent is $758/month.
West Union is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Union at a glance
- Population
- 370
- Median age
- 38State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $48,393State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $147,700State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $758/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Union a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the South Carolina median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West Union
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Union the median home value is $147,700, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, which is 18.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $900 a month in housing costs.
West Union median household income
The median household income in West Union is $48,393 and the income per person is $28,102. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in West Union: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 160
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.55
West Union demographics
- Population
- 370
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 145
- Foreign-born
- 19.7%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Union ›
Education in West Union
15.4% of adults 25 and older in West Union have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Union
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.4%
West Union vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Union | 370 | $48,393 | $147,700 | $758 |
| Walhalla | 4,157 | $36,327 | $171,900 | $669 |
| Westminster | 2,521 | $40,946 | $178,100 | $715 |
| Seneca | 8,993 | $52,022 | $240,000 | $807 |
| Newry | 412 | $45,407 | $303,400 | — |
| Utica | 1,339 | $55,179 | $145,400 | $1,073 |
| Keowee Key | 3,351 | $124,788 | $556,000 | — |
| Salem | 177 | $62,143 | $167,500 | $500 |
| Six Mile | 931 | $96,250 | $338,700 | $800 |
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What is the median household income in West Union, SC?
The median household income in West Union is $48,393, 30% 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 Union?
The median home value in West Union is $147,700, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in West Union?
The median gross rent in West Union is $758 per month, about 18.7% of household income.
Is West Union, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the South Carolina median.
What is the median age in West Union?
The median age in West Union is 38 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in West Union?
The average commute to work in West Union is 24 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Union?
The unemployment rate in West Union is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Union?
15.4% of adults in West Union 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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