Woodruff 65 Good
Woodruff Livability #135 ranked city in South Carolina#13,093 ranked city in the USARanks better than 55% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Woodruff

PROS
  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Health & Safety Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

CONS
  • Commute Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Employment Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

  • Housing Housing

    High-priced homes, limited home affordability and an unstable real estate market featuring below-average home prices might contribute to this area's low housing score.

  • Ratings Ratings

    Through surveys and polls, AreaVibes obtained feedback from local residents in the area, and the results did not indicate a favorable outlook on factors like local amenities and the safety of the area.

What's it like Living in Woodruff?

Woodruff is a small-sized city located in the state of South Carolina. The city has a population of 4,426 people. According to the most recent Census, 73% of Woodruff residents are White, 19% Black and 0% Asian. Woodruff is not known to have a high population (over 15 years old) of married people. At only 45% married, this city falls well below the national average. The average American spends about 26 minutes on their one way commute to work each day. Lower travel times can increase overall happiness and allow for more time to be spent with family and friends. While living in Woodruff, your commute times will be about average, with a one way commute time of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Woodruff could be a positive experience compared to other cities in South Carolina if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. The best areas in Woodruff and in surrounding cities are easier to find when you are able to make informed decisions. Using data from cost of living, commute, housing, you will see a detailed breakdown of the most important information as well as comparisons to the South Carolina and national averages.

Using data and statistics Woodruff has received a livability score of 64 out of 100. This score is ranked in the 55th percentile when compared to all other cities. If we examine each of the categories individually, we see that Woodruff ranks well for cost of living (A+). Unfortunately for Woodruff, there are some categories for which it does not score well, this includes: crime (F), employment (F) and housing (F).

Woodruff real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Woodruff. The median home price for Woodruff homes is $0, which is 100% lower than the South Carolina average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Woodruff, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 0, which is 100% lower than the South Carolina average.

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      Woodruff transportation information

      Statistic Woodruff South Carolina National
      Average one way commute26min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work74.7%82.8%76.4%
      Workers who carpool17.3%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.0%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home1.4%3.6%4.6%
      Source: The Woodruff, SC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.