Cost of Living in Lancaster County, SC

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

Median Income

$72,186

Median Rent

$881/mo

Median Home

$272,100

Affordability

380

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,376
Property Tax$116
Insurance$91

Total Monthly$1,583
% of Income26.3%

Renting

Median Rent$881
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$906
% of Income14.6%

Living in Lancaster County, South Carolina

Lancaster County has a median household income of $72,186 with housing costs that represent 26.3% of income for owners and 14.6% 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.