What are the schools like in Wellford, SC?

Wellford 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 Wellford?

The median household income in Wellford, SC is $53,221 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Wellford, SC?

Wellford has an average high temperature of 52.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Wellford, SC affordable or expensive?

Wellford's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wellford is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $210,300 and the median rent is $1,172 per month.

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

Wellford has a violent crime rate of 107.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 913.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wellford, SC a Good Place to Live?

Wellford is a small town of 3,330 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $53,221 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Wellford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Wellford 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

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

Metric	Wellford, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$210,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,172	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,221	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wellford's violent crime rate is 107.4 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

107.4 /100k

Property Crime

913.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Wellford, 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	15.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wellford sees average highs of 52.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation and 3.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wellford, SC
Average High — January	52.8°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	51.2"
Annual Snowfall	3.9"

Demographics

Metric	Wellford, SC	National Avg
Population	3,330	—
Median Age	31.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	44.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	40.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.8%	18.9%
Asian	3.8%	6.3%
Under 18	37.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Startex, SC 2 mi Lyman, SC 2 mi Duncan, SC 3 mi Fairforest, SC 4 mi Inman Mills, SC 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Wellford

Wellford, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29385

Wellford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wellford, SC affordable or expensive?

Wellford's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wellford roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $210,300 and median rent is $1,172/month.

What is the crime rate in Wellford, SC?

Wellford's violent crime rate is 107.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 913.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wellford?

Public schools in Wellford 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. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wellford, SC a good place to live?

Wellford, SC has a population of 3,330, a median household income of $53,221, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 Wellford?

Wellford averages 52.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches with about 3.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wellford?

Wellford, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29385.

What is the population of Wellford?

The population of Wellford, South Carolina is 3,330 with a median age of 31.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wellford?

Key numbers for living in Wellford: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $210,300, median household income $53,221, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wellford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.