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Gaffney, South Carolina is 29 miles SW of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 46 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Cherokee county. The city is part of the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metro area. The population of Gaffney is 12,968.
In Gaffney, about 40% of adults are married. Adults in Gaffney are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.
Gaffney has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.
In 2000, Gaffney had a median family income of $38,449.
Among Gaffney political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,950. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Gaffney, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners.
In Gaffney, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Gaffney strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Gaffney to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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