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Gaffney, South Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Gaffney, SC (Cherokee County) — Census median home value $141,100, county listing prices down about 1.2% over the past year. Market data for Gaffney houses and the broader area.
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Gaffney, SC is in Cherokee County, South Carolina — this guide covers houses in Gaffney and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,612, with a median household income of $41,214. Census data puts Gaffney houses at a median value of $141,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Cherokee County's current median listing price runs $269,975, down about 1.2% over the past year.
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Market overview
Gaffney housing market
Gaffney is in Cherokee County, South Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Gaffney and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$141,100
Population (Census ACS)
12,612
Median household income
$41,214
County price trend (2025)
9.03% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Gaffney market snapshot
Population
12,612
County
Cherokee County
Median Household Income
$41,214
Median Home Value (city)
$141,100
Median Listing Price (Cherokee County)
$269,975
Median Gross Rent
$822/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-1.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gaffney's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $141,100. Separately, Cherokee County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $269,975. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Cherokee County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.03% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Gaffney has an estimated population of 12,612 and a median household income of $41,214, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Gaffney's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Gaffney
County guide: Cherokee County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Gaffney.
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Nearby communities include East Gaffney, Cherokee Falls, Blacksburg, Chesnee, Smyrna.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Cowpens (~8.9 mi), Clifton (~10.8 mi), Mayo (~10.9 mi), Converse (~11.6 mi), Central Pacolet (~12.4 mi), Pacolet (~13.0 mi), Glendale (~13.3 mi), Drayton (~15.2 mi), Hickory Grove (~15.2 mi), Ben Avon (~15.4 mi), Whitney (~16.0 mi), Camp Croft (~16.1 mi), Jonesville (~16.6 mi), Spartanburg (~17.4 mi), Valley Falls (~18.0 mi), Boiling Springs (~18.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Gaffney data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
12,612
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$141,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$41,214
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$822
County FHFA annual change (2025)
9.03%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$269,975
Census place type
city
County
Cherokee County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.07 sq mi
Census GEOID
4528060
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Gaffney
Schools
Cherokee 01 — 15 schools, 7,925 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cherokee addresses may be served by Cherokee 01, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Gaffney FAQ
What are houses worth in Gaffney, SC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Gaffney at $141,100. Cherokee County's current median listing price runs $269,975, down about 1.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Gaffney, SC?
For owner-occupied houses in Gaffney, Census ACS data shows a median value of $141,100. Active listing prices in Cherokee County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Gaffney, SC?
Gaffney houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cherokee County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Gaffney, SC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gaffney's population at approximately 12,612.
What's the median rent in Gaffney, SC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Gaffney at approximately $822 per month.
What is the median household income in Gaffney, SC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Gaffney at approximately $41,214.
Is the Gaffney housing market growing?
Cherokee County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.03% annual change in 2025.
Is Gaffney, SC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Gaffney's median home value at about 3.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Gaffney, SC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Cherokee 01 for many Gaffney addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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