Ben Avon, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,334 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,736 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$198,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$390 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$793 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Spartanburg County
4
Spartanburg Metro Area
5
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Spartanburg County
5
Spartanburg Metro Area
5
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 41
Feb 4 1 44
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 3 0 60
May 4 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 5 0 78
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 4 0 51
Dec 4 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, SC State Senate District 13, SC State House District 33, SC
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Schools

Cedar Springs Academy
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Jesse Boyd Elementary
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Converse College
3 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Wofford College
4 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Spartanburg Medical Center
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Cherokee Medical Center
17 miles, E • 3.2 star
Pelham Medical Center
20 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
51 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
81 miles, S • 1.4 star
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