Living in Darlington, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darlington · Census data 2020–2024
Darlington has 6,120 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $33,952 (51% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $172,300, the median rent is $840/month.
Darlington at a glance
- Population
- 6,120
- Median age
- 45State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $33,952State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $172,300State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $840/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 52%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Darlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 30.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Darlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Darlington the median home value is $172,300, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, which is 44.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,342 a month in housing costs.
Darlington median household income
The median household income in Darlington is $33,952 and the income per person is $38,068. 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Darlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,195
- Owner-occupied
- 52%
- Renter-occupied
- 48%
- Vacant
- 17.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.26
Darlington demographics
- Population
- 6,120
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 2,624
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darlington ›
Education in Darlington
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Darlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Darlington
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.1%
Darlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 6,120 | $33,952 | $172,300 | $840 |
| Dovesville | 1,120 | $31,918 | $96,600 | $866 |
| Quinby | 858 | $66,458 | $164,800 | $933 |
| Florence | 40,408 | $56,143 | $211,400 | $992 |
| Timmonsville | 2,045 | $34,630 | $104,300 | $891 |
| Hartsville | 7,419 | $49,272 | $205,600 | $874 |
| North Hartsville | 3,304 | $59,744 | $110,600 | $1,194 |
| Society Hill | 388 | $32,656 | $92,800 | $825 |
| Lamar | 1,196 | $38,864 | $127,000 | $953 |
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What is the median household income in Darlington, SC?
The median household income in Darlington is $33,952, 51% 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 Darlington?
The median home value in Darlington is $172,300, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Darlington?
The median gross rent in Darlington is $840 per month, about 44.4% of household income.
Is Darlington, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 30.2%.
What is the median age in Darlington?
The median age in Darlington is 45 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Darlington?
The average commute to work in Darlington is 19 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Darlington?
The unemployment rate in Darlington is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Darlington?
19.4% of adults in Darlington 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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