Livability Score

71
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) C-
Coyote Coffee
Coffee Shop
Café Connections
Coffee Shop
Garren's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
The Twelve Mile Defense Bear
Attraction
Irma Morris Museum of Fine Arts
Museum
Pickens County Museum of Art & History
Museum
Bruce Field
Stadium
Food and Drink (16) A-
Taco Joint
Fast Food
Appalachian Ale House
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Burning Brick Tavern
Bar
You drive me glazy
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Ann St Liquor & Wine
Alcohol
Heidi's
Fast Food
Moo's Creamery
Sweets
Pizza Inn
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
SouthCack Taproom
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
9Round
Gym
YMCA
Gym
Groceries (3) C-
Martha's Marvelous Munchies
Bakery
Bee Well Honey & Natural Market
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (7) B
Jaycee Park
Park
Pickens Doodle Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Pickens Recreation Center
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Rotary Park
Park
Shops (23) A+
Pickens Furniture & Appliance
Furniture
Rustic Chic
Clothing
Gravely's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Brownstone Spa & Boutique
Beauty
Blue Ridge Produce
Convenience Store
Bivens Hardware Co
Home Improvement
Brock's Department Store
Department Store
Southern Home Liquidators
Furniture
Q & Co Salon
Hairdresser
Family Eye Care
Optician
Wholesale Cabinet Supply
Furniture
Jetco
Convenience Store
Haven of Rest Thrift Store
Discount Store
Oh Joy
Gift Shop
Safe Trip
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Fred's
Discount Store
Sea Nails
Beauty
Fashion Hair Designs
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Stop-A-Minit
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Pickens.
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 Pickens is 89/100 - which is 4% lower than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

Pickens crime rates are 4,160 per 100k, which is 49% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
3,566 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
594 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Pickens is $41,726 - which is 11% lower than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$41,726 F
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
AnMed Health Cannon
Hospital
Pickens County Law Enforcement Center
Police
Pickens Rural Fire Department
Fire Station
Bethel Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A

Pickens home prices are $118,500 - which is 17% lower than South Carolina
Home Price
$118,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools D

The Pickens graduation rate is 63% - which is 23% lower than South Carolina
School Test Scores
53% D-
High School Grad. Rates
63% F
Elementary Schools (6) F
Soaring Eagles Christian Academy
Pickens Middle
Hagood Elementary
Pickens Elementary
Lakeview Christian School
Youth Leadership Academy
High Schools (2) F
Soaring Eagles Christian Academy
Pickens High
Lakeview Christian School
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ratings A

Pickens has an overall rating of 83% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Pickens Area Facts

  • Pickens has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Pickens crime rates are 49% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Pickens is 4% lower than the South Carolina average

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Small Town, Quiet 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 26, 2019) If you're looking for a small, quiet town, Pickens is one option. I lived there almost four years and only recently moved due to my job. You've got the ease of small town life but the convenience of larger ones nearby. You've got your typical chain restaurants but there are a few ...Read More locally owned options as well. While this site gave the crime rate an F, I feel like that is a bit misleading. Most of the crime in Pickens seems to be petty crime. Not a lot of murder and such. Not much in the way of attractions other than being close to Table Rock and Lake Keowee. There are maybe 2-3 bars. You have your basic shopping needs met. Overall, I'd live in Pickens again. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pickens? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jaycee Park
      Pickens Doodle Park
      Unknown Name
      Pickens Recreation Center
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Rotary Park

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      The Twelve Mile Defense Bear
      Irma Morris Museum of Fine Arts
      Pickens County Museum of Art & History
      Bruce Field

      Food & Drink

      Taco Joint
      Appalachian Ale House
      Domino's
      Burning Brick Tavern
      You drive me glazy
      McDonald's
      Arby's
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Pickens? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Pickens.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pickens? The cost of living in Pickens is 89/100 - which is 4% lower than South Carolina.
      Pickens
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pickens? Pickens crime rates are 4,160, which are 49% higher than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      4,160 per 100k people

      79% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      79% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -27%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Pickens? The median income in Pickens is $41,726 which is 11% lower than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $41,72625% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,04633% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      AnMed Health Cannon

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Pickens home prices? Pickens home prices are $118,500 - which is 17% lower than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $118,50036% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73223% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Pickens have good schools? The Pickens graduation rate is 63% - which is 23% lower than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      63%

      24% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      10% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Pickens a good place to live? Pickens has an overall rating of 83% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      4 total surveys

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