Fort Mill, SC vs Spartanburg, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fort Mill
72.6
#858 nationally
Spartanburg
72.7
#850 nationally
Fort Mill leads in median household income ($128,125 vs $42,891). Spartanburg leads in cost of living index (86 vs 115). Spartanburg leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Mill, SC | Spartanburg, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#858) | 72.7 (#850) |
| Population | 33,626 | 37,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,805 | $233,747 |
| Median Household Income | $128,125 | $42,891 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.1 | R+33.6 |
Data coverage note: Fort Mill is missing data for 1 metric that Spartanburg has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.6 Score
Fort Mill, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,805
Population
33,626
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$128,125
Southeast
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C-
72.7 Score
Spartanburg, SC
Hub City of the Upstate
Median Home
$233,747
Population
37,448
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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