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Living in
Boiling Springs.
Boiling Springs is an unincorporated community in Spartanburg County, SC. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Boiling Springs
Boiling Springs is a community of 12,609 people in South Carolina. The median household income is $72,068, median rent runs about $1,267 per month, and median home values are around $240,000. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Boiling Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Foreign-Born
12.3%
Broadband Internet
93.6%
of households
Median household income
Demographics12.3% foreign-born, most often from Ukraine
Who lives in Boiling Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Boiling Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Ukraine (41.0%), and 10.1% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
26.7%
of residents
65 and Older
11.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.8%
of households
Married Couples
57.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
people
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% above SC average
Rent, home values, and income in Boiling Springs
In Boiling Springs, rent runs 7% above the SC average, and home values are 6% below the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,364
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $279,810 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for SC
Unemployment in Boiling Springs
Unemployment in Spartanburg County, which includes Boiling Springs, is close to the SC average.
Unemployment rate
Boiling Springs: Spartanburg County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Spartanburg County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Boiling Springs is about 4% of Spartanburg County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Boiling Springs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25 min avg
How Boiling Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Boiling Springs, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
Small hub1.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 60 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 18% above national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in the area policed by the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, which covers Boiling Springs, runs 18% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
428.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
1,054.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Policed by Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Spartanburg County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Spartanburg County, which includes Boiling Springs, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35.2M |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $269,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $16,000 |
| 2020 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11.0M |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Spartanburg County, county-wide
Boiling Springs is about 4% of Spartanburg County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Spartanburg County, which includes Boiling Springs, is typically good — 201 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
201
per year
Moderate Days
164
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Spartanburg County, county-wide
Boiling Springs is about 4% of Spartanburg County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Boiling Springs has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.7"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"
Hot Days/Year
55
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
93
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 27°F | 4.26" |
| Feb | 55°F | 30°F | 3.84" |
| Mar | 62°F | 36°F | 4.58" |
| Apr | 72°F | 44°F | 4.44" |
| May | 79°F | 54°F | 3.93" |
| Jun | 86°F | 63°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 4.74" |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 4.64" |
| Sep | 82°F | 59°F | 4.30" |
| Oct | 72°F | 46°F | 3.82" |
| Nov | 62°F | 35°F | 3.97" |
| Dec | 54°F | 30°F | 4.54" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Boiling Springs
Uninsured
6.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Boiling Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Spartanburg Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Spartanburg
Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Spartanburg
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Boiling Springs
Boiling Springs's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Boiling Springs (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,816 students · in-state tuition $58,250 · 82% graduate · median earnings $76,744 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,173 students · in-state tuition $34,144 · 55% graduate · median earnings $45,726 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cowpens National Battlefield, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Boiling Springs
Boiling Springs has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cowpens National Battlefield (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
11 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
31 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
34 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
35 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
46 mi awayNinety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
62 mi awayAndrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site
90 mi awayGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Boiling Springs
Boiling Springs Library
871 Double Bridge Road, Boiling Springs
Cities Near Boiling Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Boiling Springs?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Boiling Springs FAQ
Is Boiling Springs, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Boiling Springs's median rent is $1,266/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $72,068/year. Median home value is $244,400.
Is Boiling Springs, South Carolina safe?⌄
Boiling Springs is policed by the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 428 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is close to the national average of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1054 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Boiling Springs, South Carolina?⌄
Spartanburg County, which includes Boiling Springs, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Boiling Springs, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Boiling Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,266/month and median household income is $72,068/year. The median home value is $244,400. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Boiling Springs, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Boiling Springs is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from