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Easley, SC

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Easley, SC

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 36
Population23,942
Foreign Born2.3%
Population Density1,847people per mi²
Median Age41.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

81/100

19% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Easley, South Carolina

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$27k
Comfortable $47k$69k
Luxury $118k+$183k+
Elite (Top 5%) $190k+$295k+
Affordability Ratio

94%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
5
Negative
3

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

12 within 20 miles

2mi

Airport

CLT — Charlotte Douglas International

96.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Easley, SC

1.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf2Nearest 5.8 mi
Camping20Nearest 14.4 mi
Marina0 
Winery0Nearest 17 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range4Nearest 5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$65k+4.4%
13% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$387k
41% below US avg
College Educated
31.5%
10% below US avg
WFH
10.4%
27% below US avg
Homeownership
68.1%
4% above US avg
Median Home
$243k
14% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
20.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−31.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−27.8%
Homicide*
0.06 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.27 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
3.05 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−35.0%
Burglary*
2.31 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
12.36 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
1.57 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+21Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Easley, South Carolina
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.9% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (25% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season237 days325 frost-free
Annual Rainfall57.9"
Elevation1,001 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
C+
Weak620 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,847/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Earthquake, Tornado, Ice Storm
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 562 mi · coast 202 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$37.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityCharlotte875k people are 102 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital105 miColumbia, SC
Nearest Prison8.1 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T02:40:25.000Z

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