Here's what it costs to live in Spartanburg, South Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,099 per month, while the typical home is valued around $203,700. Households earn a median of $51,964 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$51,964
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,099
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$203,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,034
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,083
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,187
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,439
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
38,910
Latest estimate
Median Age
36 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,021
Per month
Avg Home Value
$199,450
Census ACS
January Avg
43°F
July Avg
80°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.6%
What is the cost of living index for Spartanburg?
The cost of living index for Spartanburg is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Spartanburg?
The median gross rent in Spartanburg is $1,099 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Spartanburg?
The median household income in Spartanburg is $51,964 per year.
What is the median home value in Spartanburg?
The median home value in Spartanburg is $203,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Spartanburg?
Air quality data for Spartanburg is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Spartanburg?
Tax data for South Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
