What are the schools like in Reidville, SC?

Reidville is served primarily by Spartanburg 05. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Reidville?

The median household income in Reidville, SC is $115,972 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Reidville, SC?

Reidville has an average high temperature of 52.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.9 inches.

Reidville, SC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Reidville, SC affordable or expensive?

Reidville's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Reidville is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $307,600 and the median rent is $931 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Reidville, SC?

Reidville has a violent crime rate of 589.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2138.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Reidville, SC a Good Place to Live?

Reidville is a small town of 1,734 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $115,972 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Reidville stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Reidville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Reidville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.8

Reidville's overall cost of living index is 96.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Reidville costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Reidville, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$307,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$931	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$115,972	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Reidville's violent crime rate is 589.5 per 100,000 residents — 55% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

589.5 /100k

Property Crime

2138.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Reidville is served primarily by Spartanburg 05. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Reidville, SC	National Avg
School District	Spartanburg 05	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Reidville sees average highs of 52.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 49.7 inches of annual precipitation and 3.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Reidville, SC
Average High — January	52.8°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	49.7"
Annual Snowfall	3.9"

Demographics

Metric	Reidville, SC	National Avg
Population	1,734	—
Median Age	34.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	23.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	3.9%	6.3%
Under 18	31.1%	22.2%
65 and over	7.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Startex, SC 4 mi Duncan, SC 5 mi Wellford, SC 6 mi Five Forks, SC 7 mi Lyman, SC 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Reidville

Reidville, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29375

Reidville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reidville, SC affordable or expensive?

Reidville's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Reidville roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $307,600 and median rent is $931/month.

What is the crime rate in Reidville, SC?

Reidville's violent crime rate is 589.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2138.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Reidville?

Public schools in Reidville are operated by Spartanburg 05. The district has 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 42.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Reidville, SC a good place to live?

Reidville, SC has a population of 1,734, a median household income of $115,972, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Reidville?

Reidville averages 52.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.7 inches with about 3.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Reidville?

Reidville, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29375.

What is the population of Reidville?

The population of Reidville, South Carolina is 1,734 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Reidville?

Key numbers for living in Reidville: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $307,600, median household income $115,972, crime index 134 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Reidville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.