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Fountain Inn.
About
Life in Fountain Inn
Fountain Inn is a community of 11,307 people in South Carolina. The median household income is $73,585, median rent runs about $1,184 per month, and median home values are around $275,300. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Fountain Inn at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Foreign-Born
4.5%
Broadband Internet
97.0%
of households
Population Growth
+41.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.5% foreign-born, most often from Ecuador
Who lives in Fountain Inn: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fountain Inn, the largest foreign-born group is from Ecuador (30.5%), and 7.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.6%
of residents
65 and Older
11.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.4%
of households
Married Couples
49.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.60
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 about average for SC
Rent, home values, and income in Fountain Inn
In Fountain Inn, home values are 6% above the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,430
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $311,362 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below SC average
Unemployment in Fountain Inn
Unemployment in Greenville County, which includes Fountain Inn, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the SC average.
Unemployment rate
Fountain Inn: Greenville County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Greenville County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fountain Inn is about 2% of Greenville County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Fountain Inn Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.7 min avg
How Fountain Inn residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fountain Inn, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
Small hub1.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 80 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 26% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fountain Inn runs 26% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
244
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
948.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fountain Inn Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Greenville County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Greenville County, which includes Fountain Inn, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31.4M |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $761,000 |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $101,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.6M |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $150,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13,000 |
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
Greenville County, county-wide
Fountain Inn is about 2% of Greenville County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Greenville County, which includes Fountain Inn, 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
Greenville County, county-wide
Fountain Inn is about 2% of Greenville County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fountain Inn has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.4"
Hot Days/Year
54
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
61
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
85
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 30°F | 4.35" |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 4.00" |
| Mar | 65°F | 38°F | 4.47" |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 4.15" |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 3.66" |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 4.50" |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.40" |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.89" |
| Sep | 83°F | 61°F | 3.69" |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 3.62" |
| Nov | 64°F | 38°F | 3.86" |
| Dec | 56°F | 33°F | 4.65" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fountain Inn
Uninsured
8.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fountain Inn's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Simpsonville
Pelham Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.5 mi away · Greer
The Carolina Ctr for Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 12 mi away · Greer
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.
Education17.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fountain Inn
Fountain Inn's student/teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.5% 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
33.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fountain Inn (within 15 miles)
Strayer University-South Carolina
14.9 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: Cowpens National Battlefield, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fountain Inn
Fountain Inn has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cowpens National Battlefield (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
37 mi awayNinety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
40 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
42 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
55 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
56 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
62 mi awayGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fountain Inn
Fountain Inn Branch
311 North Main Street, Fountain Inn
Cities Near Fountain Inn
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Fountain Inn?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Fountain Inn FAQ
Is Fountain Inn, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Fountain Inn's median rent is $1,184/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $73,585/year. Median home value is $275,300.
Is Fountain Inn, South Carolina safe?⌄
Fountain Inn's violent crime rate was 244 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 949 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fountain Inn, South Carolina?⌄
Greenville County, which includes Fountain Inn, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fountain Inn, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Fountain Inn is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,184/month and median household income is $73,585/year. The median home value is $275,300. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fountain Inn, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Fountain Inn is 21 minutes, which is shorter than 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