Living in Whitney, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitney · Census data 2020–2024
Whitney has 3,685 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $51,275 (26% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $157,400, the median rent is $1,051/month.
Whitney at a glance
- Population
- 3,685
- Median age
- 40.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $51,275State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $157,400State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,051/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 61.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Whitney a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Whitney
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitney the median home value is $157,400, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,051 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,148 a month in housing costs.
Whitney median household income
The median household income in Whitney is $51,275 and the income per person is $25,262. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Whitney: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,750
- Owner-occupied
- 61.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.8%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.21
Whitney demographics
- Population
- 3,685
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 1,662
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitney ›
Education in Whitney
10.8% of adults 25 and older in Whitney have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitney
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.1%
Whitney vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney | 3,685 | $51,275 | $157,400 | $1,051 |
| Drayton | 1,452 | $77,813 | $131,300 | $1,438 |
| Hilltop | 2,950 | $37,444 | $125,800 | $1,160 |
| Spartanburg | 38,910 | $51,964 | $203,700 | $1,099 |
| Saxon | 4,085 | $32,292 | $90,000 | $934 |
| Valley Falls | 8,239 | $55,661 | $256,600 | $1,021 |
| Southern Shops | 3,797 | $37,754 | $109,600 | $1,058 |
| Arcadia | 3,426 | $55,218 | $116,800 | $1,266 |
| Ben Avon | 2,487 | $47,489 | $211,300 | $1,116 |
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What is the median household income in Whitney, SC?
The median household income in Whitney is $51,275, 26% 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 Whitney?
The median home value in Whitney is $157,400, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Whitney?
The median gross rent in Whitney is $1,051 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Whitney, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Whitney?
The median age in Whitney is 40.3 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Whitney?
The average commute to work in Whitney is 21 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitney?
The unemployment rate in Whitney is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitney?
10.8% of adults in Whitney 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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