Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Gaffney

Affordability in Gaffney, SC

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Gaffney is $887 and the median household income is $41,089, with renters making up 49% of occupied households. Gaffney has 5 HUD-assisted or income-based properties offering 243 total affordable units, which can provide meaningful relief for renters whose budgets are stretched by market-rate costs.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Gaffney Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 234 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Of the 5 HUD-assisted properties in Gaffney, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Gaffney

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Gaffney scores 72 (Very Walkable), meaning most errands can be accomplished on foot. The Bike Score for the same area is 47, indicating some biking infrastructure is present.

No Transit Score is available for this area, so residents who rely on public transportation should confirm local bus or paratransit options before signing a lease.

Schools

Gaffney is served by 13 public schools across 3 districts -- including 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Gaffney

The median household income in Gaffney is $41,089 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent is $887 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Income-based housing in Gaffney can significantly lower that monthly cost. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are calculated as a percentage of your household income rather than set at market rates.

• Median household income: $41,089/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $887/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 49% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units tracked on Lease Lantern: 243 across 5 properties

Environment

All 5 affordable housing properties in Gaffney have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.