Living in Andrews, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Andrews · Census data 2020–2024
Andrews has 3,485 residents with a median age of 34.5. The median household income is $57,247 (17% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $116,400, the median rent is $1,043/month.
Andrews at a glance
- Population
- 3,485
- Median age
- 34.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $57,247State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $116,400State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,043/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 66.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.1%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Andrews a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 41 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Andrews
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Andrews the median home value is $116,400, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,043 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $973 a month in housing costs.
Andrews median household income
The median household income in Andrews is $57,247 and the income per person is $28,516. 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Andrews: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,434
- Owner-occupied
- 66.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.7%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.87
Andrews demographics
- Population
- 3,485
- Median age
- 34.5
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 1,213
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Andrews ›
Education in Andrews
10.1% of adults 25 and older in Andrews have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Andrews
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 91.9%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.7%
Andrews vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews | 3,485 | $57,247 | $116,400 | $1,043 |
| Dunbar | 577 | $91,058 | — | — |
| Georgetown | 8,565 | $56,981 | $168,100 | $780 |
| Lane | 564 | $38,013 | $86,700 | $900 |
| St. Stephen | 1,462 | $65,370 | $100,000 | $1,148 |
| Kingstree | 3,132 | $26,322 | $177,000 | $546 |
| Hemingway | 660 | $52,500 | $172,300 | $850 |
| DeBordieu Colony | 627 | $170,750 | $1,247,400 | — |
| Bonneau | 581 | $47,604 | $245,900 | $1,181 |
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What is the median household income in Andrews, SC?
The median household income in Andrews is $57,247, 17% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Andrews?
The median home value in Andrews is $116,400, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Andrews?
The median gross rent in Andrews is $1,043 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Andrews, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 41 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.2%.
What is the median age in Andrews?
The median age in Andrews is 34.5 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Andrews?
The average commute to work in Andrews is 41 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Andrews?
The unemployment rate in Andrews is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Andrews?
10.1% of adults in Andrews have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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