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Median household income was US$41,089 a year in July 2026. The city had 18 schools in 2026. There were 32 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Gaffney had a population of 12,596 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1924 sources

Population12,583people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,006EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent779.6EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate10.55%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime4,404offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 178% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean9.43µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Gaffney?

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$887 per month, while the median home value was US$137,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 50.5%, and the vacancy rate was 13.9% in July 2026. 46.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Gaffney recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$887/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent46.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)13.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents5,851 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)797.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent779.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes351 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Gaffney a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–60%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student54%strong on education, weak on work · range 44–64%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 46–64%
Retirement49%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 38–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 803 of 12,583 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Gaffney is 10.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income41,089 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband68.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription85.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet12.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,006 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,239 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate10.55 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Gaffney?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,239 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,681of €2,560 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,560
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €797
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,681
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Gaffney. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Gaffney. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher84.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools18 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents29.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents32 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,594 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Gaffney when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesGaffney highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Gaffney highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Gaffney4,404
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,404 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents814.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes35 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.85 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work3.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportSPA3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport33 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Gaffney. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Gaffney.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Gaffney is 9.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9.43 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202424Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 10.5 · Feb 12.94 · Mar 17 · Apr 21.94 · May 25.5 · Jun 29.06 · Jul 31 · Aug 30.11 · Sep 27.17 · Oct 22.17 · Nov 16.44 · Dec 11.94 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00386293 (NINETY NINE IS)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.06 · Feb -1.72 · Mar 1.61 · Apr 6 · May 11.56 · Jun 16.44 · Jul 18.72 · Aug 18.39 · Sep 14.61 · Oct 7.56 · Nov 1.22 · Dec -1.56 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00386293 (NINETY NINE IS)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 3.72 · Feb 5.61 · Mar 9.33 · Apr 13.94 · May 18.5 · Jun 22.72 · Jul 24.83 · Aug 24.22 · Sep 20.89 · Oct 14.83 · Nov 8.83 · Dec 5.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 101.9 · Feb 87.38 · Mar 117.1 · Apr 104.4 · May 92.46 · Jun 106.2 · Jul 102.1 · Aug 114.6 · Sep 97.54 · Oct 84.84 · Nov 93.98 · Dec 112 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00383433 (GASTON SHOALS)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading49.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.74 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,239 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.89 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature15.85 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature7.81 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±1.1 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±4.5 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±4.6 °C, Annecy (France) ±3.6 °C, Berlin (Germany) ±4.8 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±4.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 803 is not 4% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.99 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents803 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density535.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population12,583 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics12,499 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value137,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes50.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate53.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad6.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.68 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage75.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance13.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher23.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available90.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,627 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans80.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Gaffney

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Greer as a Gaffney alternative in the same region

54 km away, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €3,637 Greer vs €2,006 Gaffney+81%
  • Residents: 50,007 Greer vs 12,583 Gaffney+297%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Greer vs 10.6% Gaffney−77%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,072 Greer vs 4,404 Gaffney−53%
  • Foreign residents: 6.8% Greer vs 4.0% Gaffney+71%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Greer vs 33.0 km Gaffney−85%
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.8 µg/m³ Greer vs 9.4 µg/m³ Gaffney−7%
Full comparisonMore about Greer

Plainfield as a Gaffney alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 925 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,006 Gaffney+141%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 12,583 Gaffney+298%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 4,404 Gaffney−83%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 10.6% Gaffney−64%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 4.0% Gaffney+53%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 33.0 km Gaffney−73%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,239 Gaffneyno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Gaffney?

The median gross salary is 3,239 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Gaffney?

The unemployment rate is 10.55 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Gaffney?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9.43 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Gaffney?

Police recorded 4,404 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Gaffney?

The published population is 12,583 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Gaffney?

803 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Gaffney a good place to live?

Gaffney may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00383433 (GASTON SHOALS) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00386293 (NINETY NINE IS) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  14. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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