The Town FilesFountain Inn, South Carolina
City in Greenville County · population 10,416 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $275,300
- Household income
- $73,585
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 35.2
Fountain Inn is a city of 10,416 people in Greenville County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $275,300, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for cycling than 84% of South Carolina towns, better for young professionals than 81% of South Carolina towns, better for families than 78% of South Carolina towns.
How Fountain Inn ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fountain Inn is worth $275,300, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $73,585, which is more affordable than 41% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,184 a month. 75.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fountain Inn | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,300 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,184 | $937 |
| Median household income | $73,585 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 75.1% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fountain Inn
| People | Fountain Inn | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.4% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 15.3% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.0% | 87.8% |
Weather in Fountain Inn
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 29.8°F. About 50.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 54 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 61 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fountain Inn since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1952 about 7.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 3, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 10, 2011.
Severe weather in Greenville County since 1996
Greenville County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4908: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 23, 2025 | Fire | FM-5576: Table Rock Fire Complex |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
Jobs and pay in Greenville County
Greenville County had 296,981 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,216 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Fountain Inn itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Fountain Inn
2 public schools with 2,120 students, about 18.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Inn High | 9-11 | 1,187 | 18.8 |
| Fountain Inn Elementary | PK-5 | 933 | 17.6 |
Towns near Fountain Inn
- Simpsonville, SC3.8 mi · 23,354 people · home $299,300
- Five Forks, SC7.9 mi · 17,737 people · home $452,200
- Mauldin, SC8.2 mi · 24,724 people · home $258,500
- Woodruff, SC9.9 mi · 4,212 people · home $204,800
- Gantt, SC12.9 mi · 15,006 people · home $184,400
- Golden Grove, SC13.0 mi · 3,002 people · home $178,000
- Greenville, SC13.3 mi · 70,720 people · home $487,500
- Wade Hampton, SC14.8 mi · 21,482 people · home $339,000
Fountain Inn questions
Is Fountain Inn, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fountain Inn scores better for retirees than 47% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 41%. 11.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Fountain Inn?
The median owner-occupied home in Fountain Inn is valued at $275,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,585, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,184 a month.
What is the weather like in Fountain Inn?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 29.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Fountain Inn get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fountain Inn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 1952. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)