Cost of Living in Cherokee County, SC

What does it cost to live in Cherokee County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$47,011

Median Rent

$828/mo

Median Home

$124,500

Affordability

545

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$630
Property Tax$47
Insurance$42

Total Monthly$719
% of Income18.4%

Renting

Median Rent$828
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$853
% of Income21.1%

Living in Cherokee County, South Carolina

Cherokee County has a median household income of $47,011 with housing costs that represent 18.4% of income for owners and 21.1% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.