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Gaffney, South Carolina · ZIP 29341

Gaffney — ZIP 29341

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Gaffney (29341) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Gaffney. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $232K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100
Avg math proficiency28%
Avg reading proficiency40%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100
Typical home value$232K
Median rent$971/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$232K

Median Rent

$971/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,103

Violent Crime

145

Property Crime

958

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cherokee County, South Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Northwest ElementaryPK–05423
42%
52%
Gaffney High09–121,827
41%
70%
Grassy Pond ElementaryPK–05519
37%
51%
Limestone-Central ElementaryPK–05436
20%
32%
B. D. Lee ElementaryPK–05603
18%
17%
Luther L. Vaughan ElementaryPK–05399
12%
17%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

19,564

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

37.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29341 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 29341 has a school score of 47/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 29341 is approximately $232K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 29341 in Gaffney has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.