Cost of Living in Oconee County, SC

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

Median Income

$56,710

Median Rent

$852/mo

Median Home

$192,800

Affordability

427

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$975
Property Tax$67
Insurance$64

Total Monthly$1,106
% of Income23.4%

Renting

Median Rent$852
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$877
% of Income18%

Living in Oconee County, South Carolina

Oconee County has a median household income of $56,710 with housing costs that represent 23.4% of income for owners and 18% 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.