Saxon, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
4,139 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,394 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
58.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$68,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$388 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$697 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.2% 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 40
Feb 4 0 44
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 3 0 59
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 5 0 78
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 4 0 51
Dec 4 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 3%

Schools

Jesse S Bobo Elementary
1 miles, SW 1.4 star
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership
1 miles, SE 1.4 star
Arcadia Elementary
1 miles, NW 1.4 star
Lone Oak Elementary
2 miles, N 1.4 star

Colleges

Spartanburg Methodist College
<1 miles, SW 1.9 star
Spartanburg Community College
2 miles, NW 1.4 star
Wofford College
2 miles, SE 3.2 star

Hospitals

Spartanburg Medical Center
2 miles, E 2.3 star
Pelham Medical Center
16 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
46 miles, N 1.4 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
86 miles, S 1.4 star