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Easley, SC


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Easley, South Carolina

Easley, South Carolina is 11 miles W of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 103 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Pickens county. The city is part of the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metro area. The population of Easley is 17,754.

The People and Families of Easley

In Easley, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Easley had a median family income of $47,867. Easley is one of the richer cities in South Carolina. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Easley.

Political Inclinations

Among Easley political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $60,875. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Easley Housing

Of the housing in Easley, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Easley, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Easley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Easley Affordability of Property Taxes
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Easley People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%Easley Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Easley, SC

Comparing Easley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity86
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population66
Senior Citizens65
Female Share of the Population63
Male Share of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men58

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married69
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income59
People in Middle Class or Better59
People Above Poverty59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
People Living Alone53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime48
Low Property Crime25

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