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Fairforest, SC

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Population

1,727

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

826

ZIP codes

0

Fairforest and its ZIP codes

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Fairforest at a glance

  • Fairforest is about 4.7 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $52,468 a year, 24% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,800 (23% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,329 a month.

Local data for Fairforest, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fairforest, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$52,468

Poverty rate

28.9%

Median home value

$199,800

Median rent

$1,329/mo

Homeownership

78.8%

Bachelor's or higher

9.0%

Median age

50.7

Average commute

23.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (520), Italian Americans (37), Vietnamese Americans (36).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spartanburg County. PPP loans are for Fairforest.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,161

157,484 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,886

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.24B

FY 2026, $6,834 per person

Spartanburg County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Fairforest, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone60.8%
  • Carpooled34.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.7%

Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fairforest, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

862

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

224

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 32°F

50.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fairforest, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.8%

U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

14.1%

U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

20.7%

U.S. 11.1% +9.6 pts

Cities near Fairforest

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ArcadiaCensus-designated place1.4 mi2
Southern ShopsCensus-designated place2.4 mi3.6
SaxonCensus-designated place2.7 mi2.4
HilltopCensus-designated place3.8 mi1.8
StartexCensus-designated place4.2 mi1.1
Valley FallsCensus-designated place4.7 mi5.2
SpartanburgCity4.9 mi20.3
WellfordCity5 mi4.6
ArkwrightCensus-designated place5.3 mi2.6
WhitneyCensus-designated place5.6 mi3.1
RoebuckCensus-designated place5.7 mi4.3
Boiling SpringsCensus-designated place6.5 mi6.8
LymanTown6.7 mi6.7
DraytonCensus-designated place6.8 mi1.4
DuncanTown7.3 mi6.6
InmanCity7.5 mi1.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fairforest, SC in?
Fairforest is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Fairforest, SC?
About 1,727 people live in Fairforest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fairforest?
Nearby places include Arcadia (1.4 mi), Southern Shops (2.4 mi), Saxon (2.7 mi), Hilltop (3.8 mi), Startex (4.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023