The Spartanburg metro is home to 365,086 people (up 10.7% over five years), with a median household income of $62,440. Typical rent of $1,475/month works out to 28.3% of the median household income — near the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Spartanburg's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 21.2% |
| Manufacturing | 20.7% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Professional & management | 9.0% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 8.2% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 28.3% of median income leave moderate headroom; underwrite rent growth conservatively. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Spartanburg market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,475/month suggests a household income around $59,000/year. The metro's median household income is $62,440.
By workforce share: Education & health care (21.2%), Manufacturing (20.7%), Retail trade (11.0%) (Census ACS 5-year).