Cost of Living in Laurens County, SC

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

Median Income

$52,077

Median Rent

$826/mo

Median Home

$138,600

Affordability

544

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$701
Property Tax$51
Insurance$46

Total Monthly$798
% of Income18.4%

Renting

Median Rent$826
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$851
% of Income19%

Living in Laurens County, South Carolina

Laurens County has a median household income of $52,077 with housing costs that represent 18.4% of income for owners and 19% 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.