Living in Due West, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Due West · Census data 2020–2024
Due West has 1,177 residents with a median age of 21.6. The median household income is $53,603 (23% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $185,000, the median rent is $1,083/month.
Due West is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Due West at a glance
- Population
- 1,177
- Median age
- 21.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $53,603State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $185,000State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,083/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 60.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Due West a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 22.6%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Due West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Due West the median home value is $185,000, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,174 a month in housing costs.
Due West median household income
The median household income in Due West is $53,603 and the income per person is $29,182. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Due West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 475
- Owner-occupied
- 60.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.8%
- Vacant
- 46.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.10
46.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Due West has many vacation and second homes.
Due West demographics
- Population
- 1,177
- Median age
- 21.6
- Under 18
- 8.5%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 256
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Due West ›
Education in Due West
40.4% of adults 25 and older in Due West have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 22% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Due West
- Unemployment rate
- 22.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 54.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 28.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Due West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due West | 1,177 | $53,603 | $185,000 | $1,083 |
| Donalds | 355 | $50,909 | $106,900 | $850 |
| Honea Path | 3,739 | $32,900 | $155,400 | $772 |
| Hodges | 193 | $60,750 | $145,800 | — |
| Ware Shoals | 2,074 | $36,622 | $82,000 | $859 |
| Antreville | 260 | $126,250 | $342,000 | — |
| Abbeville | 4,872 | $40,575 | $106,400 | $587 |
| Lake Secession | 1,268 | $51,875 | $382,600 | $889 |
| Belton | 4,458 | $49,107 | $133,500 | $972 |
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What is the median household income in Due West, SC?
The median household income in Due West is $53,603, 23% 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 Due West?
The median home value in Due West is $185,000, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Due West?
The median gross rent in Due West is $1,083 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Due West, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 22.6%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Due West?
The median age in Due West is 21.6 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Due West?
The average commute to work in Due West is 20 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Due West?
The unemployment rate in Due West is 22.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Due West?
40.4% of adults in Due West 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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