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Travelers Rest, SC


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Travelers Rest, South Carolina

Travelers Rest, South Carolina, in Greenville county, is 8 miles N of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 92 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is located in the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metropolitan area. Travelers Rest has a population of 4,099.

The People and Families of Travelers Rest

In Travelers Rest, about 54% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Travelers Rest, since the city is home to many young children.

Approximately 23% of Travelers Rest is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Travelers Rest had a median family income of $38,229.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Travelers Rest gave more campaign money ($13,945) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Travelers Rest Housing

Owners occupy 60% of the housing units in Travelers Rest. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Travelers Rest, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Travelers Rest Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Travelers Rest, SC

Comparing Travelers Rest 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 Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Women66
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men58
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married48

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime38
Low Property Crime37

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