Cost of Living in Lee County, SC

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

Median Income

$39,099

Median Rent

$753/mo

Median Home

$93,400

Affordability

592

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$472
Property Tax$47
Insurance$31

Total Monthly$550
% of Income16.9%

Renting

Median Rent$753
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$778
% of Income23.1%

Living in Lee County, South Carolina

Lee County has a median household income of $39,099 with housing costs that represent 16.9% of income for owners and 23.1% 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.