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Easley.
About
Life in Easley
Easley is a growing city in South Carolina's Upstate, about 12 miles west of Greenville, and it has added about 19% to its population since 2020 as the Greenville area booms. Housing is still reasonable: the median home value is $263,500, about 21% below the national median, though Zillow's estimate has climbed about 29% in five years. Rent averages $947 a month.
Easley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Foreign-Born
5.1%
Broadband Internet
84.4%
of households
Population Growth
+19.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Easley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Easley, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (40.9%), and 6.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.3%
of residents
65 and Older
20.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.2%
of households
Married Couples
47.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.24
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% below SC average
Rent, home values, and income in Easley
In Easley, rent runs 20% below the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$978
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $320,721 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below SC average
Unemployment in Easley
Unemployment in Easley is 0.7 percentage points lower than the SC average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Easley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27 min avg
How Easley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Easley, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
Small hub1.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 97 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 44% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Easley runs 44% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
185
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,352.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Easley Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pickens County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pickens County, which includes Easley, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $346,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $203,000 |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $275,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.2M |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $63,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,500 |
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.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pickens County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Greenville County, SC (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 13 miles from Easley) is typically good — 203 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
203
per year
Moderate Days
162
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Greenville County, SC (13 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Easley has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.7"
Annual Snowfall
1.0"
Hot Days/Year
49
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
74
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 30°F | 5.24" |
| Feb | 56°F | 33°F | 4.54" |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 4.92" |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 4.68" |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 3.98" |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 5.02" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.75" |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 5.07" |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 4.54" |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 4.06" |
| Nov | 63°F | 38°F | 4.20" |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 5.67" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Easley
Easley has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Cannon Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Pickens
St Francis-downtown
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.3 mi away · Greenville
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Childrens · 9.4 mi away · Greenville
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.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Easley
Easley's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 31.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Easley (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,005 students · in-state tuition $25,150 · 65% graduate · median earnings $49,158 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-South Carolina
10.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,868 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (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: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Easley
Easley has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
32 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
49 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
52 mi awayNinety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
57 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
71 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
72 mi awayGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
75 mi awayAndrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Easley
Pickens County Library
304 Biltmore Road, Easley
Cities Near Easley
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Easley FAQ
Is Easley, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Easley's median rent is $947/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $66,299/year. Median home value is $263,500.
Is Easley, South Carolina safe?⌄
Easley's violent crime rate was 185 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1352 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Easley, South Carolina?⌄
Easley has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Easley, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Easley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $947/month and median household income is $66,299/year. The median home value is $263,500. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Easley, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Easley is 27 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