Living in Eastover, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eastover · Census data 2020–2024
Eastover has 485 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $20,735 (70% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $117,400, the median rent is $658/month.
Eastover is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eastover at a glance
- Population
- 485
- Median age
- 51.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $20,735State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $117,400State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $658/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 52.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.4%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Eastover a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 70% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 13.2%; a poverty rate of 35.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Eastover
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eastover the median home value is $117,400, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $658 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,140 a month in housing costs.
Eastover median household income
The median household income in Eastover is $20,735 and the income per person is $17,121. 35.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Eastover: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 339
- Owner-occupied
- 52.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.5%
- Vacant
- 16.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 1.64
Eastover demographics
- Population
- 485
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 36.5%
- Households
- 284
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eastover ›
Education in Eastover
4.4% of adults 25 and older in Eastover have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eastover
- Unemployment rate
- 13.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 46.1%
- Public transit
- 15.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 64.8%
Eastover vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastover | 485 | $20,735 | $117,400 | $658 |
| Gadsden | 1,443 | $52,966 | $112,900 | — |
| Hopkins | 1,985 | $50,063 | $99,300 | $799 |
| Wedgefield | 1,968 | $44,410 | $26,500 | $1,094 |
| Stateburg | 2,027 | $66,481 | $206,700 | — |
| Oakland | 1,060 | $68,778 | $123,200 | $1,545 |
| Cherryvale | 2,611 | $40,428 | $90,500 | $809 |
| Capitol View | 4,374 | $46,645 | $187,600 | $1,181 |
| Cane Savannah | 1,551 | $131,705 | $265,500 | $990 |
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What is the median household income in Eastover, SC?
The median household income in Eastover is $20,735, 70% 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 Eastover?
The median home value in Eastover is $117,400, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Eastover?
The median gross rent in Eastover is $658 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Eastover, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 70% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 13.2%; a poverty rate of 35.7%.
What is the median age in Eastover?
The median age in Eastover is 51.9 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Eastover?
The average commute to work in Eastover is 35 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eastover?
The unemployment rate in Eastover is 13.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eastover?
4.4% of adults in Eastover 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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