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Iva, SC


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Iva, South Carolina

Iva, South Carolina, in Anderson county, is 40 miles SW of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 106 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metropolitan area. Iva contains a population of approximately 1,156.

The People and Families of Iva

In Iva, about 49% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Iva, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Iva has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Iva had a median family income of $34,432.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Iva favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $300. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Iva Housing

Iva has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Iva, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 13%Iva Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Iva Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Iva, SC

Comparing Iva 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population97
Age of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Racial Diversity51
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married27
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime69
Low Property Crime48
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