Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (17) A+
Cherokee County Veterans Museum
Museum
Truck
Attraction
Truck
Attraction
Jeep
Attraction
Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery
Attraction
Jolly Park Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Gaffney Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cherokee County Museum
Museum
William K. Brumbach Stadium
Stadium
Peachoid
Attraction
The Big E Gaffney
Cinema
Food and Drink (23) F
ABC
Alcohol
Hardee's
Fast Food
US Wings & Deli
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
ABC Store
Alcohol
Fred's Kitchen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carolina's Chicken & More
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Krystal
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Dollar General Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
Gaffney Residential Historic District
Park
Irene Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
City Hall Park
Park
Gaffney Commercial Historical District
Park
Azell Robbs Park
Park
Park Place Park
Park
Thomson Park
Park
Jolly Park
Park
West End Park
Park
Milliken Park
Park
John Q Little Park
Park
Joe Dean Knuckles Park
Park
McCluney Park
Park
Hyleman's Humble Playground
Playground
Shops (17) F
Petro Plus
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Family Dollar
Discount Store
AT&T
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Verizon
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Belk
Department Store
It's Fashion!
Clothing
Dollar General
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Hamrick's
Clothing
Cracker Barrel
Gift Shop
Circle K
Convenience Store
Randolph Industrial Supplies
Department Store
Brooks Brothers
Clothing
Nike
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
Coach
Fashion
Dollar General
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Gaffney.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Gaffney is 86/100 - which is 8% lower than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime F

Gaffney crime rates are 4,581 per 100k, which is 64% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
4,223 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
358 crimes per 100k
C-
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employment F

The median income in Gaffney is $31,355 - which is 33% lower than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$31,355
F
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Cherokee County Health Center
Doctor
Immediate Care Center - Gaffney\
Clinic
Gaffney Fire Department
Fire Station
Beltline Fire Training Station 17
Fire Station
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Brookview Healthcare Center
Nursing Home
Overbrook Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Cherokee Medical Center
Hospital
Thompson Street Fire Station 16
Fire Station
East Gaffney Fire Station 15
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing B+

Gaffney home prices are $104,900 - which is 27% lower than South Carolina
Home Price
$104,900
F
Home Appreciation Rate
2%
C+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools D-

The Gaffney graduation rate is 75% - which is 8% lower than South Carolina
School Test Scores
38%
F
High School Grad. Rates
75%
D
Elementary Schools (13) D-
B. D. Lee Elementary
Granard Middle
Gaffney Middle
Mary Bramlett Elementary
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
Limestone-Central Elementary
John E. Ewing Middle
Alma Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Gaffney High
Cherokee Technology Center
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ratings F

Gaffney has an overall rating of 49% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes
B-
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Gaffney Area Facts

  • Gaffney has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Gaffney crime rates are 64% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Gaffney is 8% lower than the South Carolina average
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Absolutely horrible from the day we moved here. 1 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 24, 2020) We moved here due to a job offer. On day one, we almost got scammed while searching for a home to rent.
If you are not from the area, you are treated poorly. Racism and crime are rampant. It has just been an all-around horrible experience, and I look forward to moving away fro
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Gaffney, South Carolina: Basic, but Decent 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I have lived here in Gaffney, South Carolina for 6 years. Living in Gaffney, South Carolina has had its pros and cons for my family and I. The community is small and diverse. The neighbors here are nice and in the immediate neighborhoods it is safe enough, although recently crime ...Read More has been increasing.

Overall the options for renting and buying are decent and affordable. The biggest issue that we have had, are that the schools are just not up to par. All of the local elementary schools need building improvements. The high school is also in need of upgrades.

The best areas in Gaffney, South Carolina are the Friday night football games in the fall. This community takes their high school football seriously. Overall this place is decent. I can’t imagine living here forever, but the community is stable and you can easily travel to neighboring towns to get the goods and services that you need that you cannot find here. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Gaffney? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gaffney Residential Historic District
      Irene Park
      Veterans Park
      City Hall Park
      Gaffney Commercial Historical District
      Azell Robbs Park
      Park Place Park
      Thomson Park

      Entertainment

      Cherokee County Veterans Museum
      Truck
      Truck
      Jeep
      Gaffney Visitors Center & Art Gallery
      Jolly Park Amphitheater
      Gaffney Little Theatre
      Cherokee County Museum

      Food & Drink

      ABC
      Hardee's
      US Wings & Deli
      KFC
      Cook Out
      Sonic
      Zaxby's
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Gaffney? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Gaffney.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Gaffney a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Cherokee County Health Center