What is the median household income in South Union?

The median household income in South Union, SC is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in South Union, SC?

South Union has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.2 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in South Union, SC?

South Union has a violent crime rate of 338.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2124.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What are the schools like in South Union, SC?

School district data for South Union is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Is South Union, SC a Good Place to Live?

South Union is a small town of 383 in South Carolina, with a median household income of N/A and a 0.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: South Union's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the South Union metro area.

Metric	South Union, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

South Union's violent crime rate is 338.2 per 100,000 residents — 11% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

338.2 /100k

Property Crime

2124.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	South Union, SC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

South Union sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 52.3 inches of annual precipitation and 2.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	South Union, SC
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	52.3"
Annual Snowfall	2.2"

Demographics

Metric	South Union, SC	National Avg
Population	383	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chickasaw Point, SC 2 mi Gumlog, GA 5 mi Fair Play, SC 5 mi Westminster, SC 8 mi Lavonia, GA 9 mi

South Union vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Union, SC affordable or expensive?

South Union has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in South Union, SC?

South Union's violent crime rate is 338.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2124.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in South Union?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is South Union, SC a good place to live?

South Union, SC has a population of 383, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. 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 South Union?

South Union averages 51.9°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.3 inches with about 2.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of South Union?

The population of South Union, South Carolina is 383 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in South Union?

Key numbers for living in South Union: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Union side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.