In Cherokee, South Carolina, the median home price is $179,671; median household income is $50,288; the population is 56,647; schools rate 5.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 389.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.1 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Cherokee at a glance
Population
56,647
Median Household Income
$50,288
Typical Home Value
$179,671
School District Rating
5.3
Violent Crime Rate
389.6
Avg Commute Time
25.1
About Cherokee
Cherokee has a population of 56,647. The median home value is $179,671, 43% below the South Carolina median. Median household income is $50,288 (27% below the South Carolina median). The most populated towns are Gaffney, Blacksburg, and Macedonia.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Cherokee
4 towns, by population.
Cherokee at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Cherokee?
- Cherokee has a population of 56,647 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Cherokee?
- The median home value in Cherokee is $179,671. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Cherokee?
- Median household income in Cherokee is $50,288 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Cherokee in?
- Cherokee is in South Carolina.
- How many towns are in Cherokee?
- Cherokee contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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