Living in Edisto, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edisto · Census data 2020–2024
Edisto has 1,801 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $46,788 (33% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $71,900, the median rent is $1,013/month.
Edisto at a glance
- Population
- 1,801
- Median age
- 41.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $46,788State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $71,900State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,013/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Edisto a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.2%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Edisto
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edisto the median home value is $71,900, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,025 a month in housing costs.
Edisto median household income
The median household income in Edisto is $46,788 and the income per person is $25,583. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Edisto: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,127
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 35.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.48
35.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Edisto has many vacation and second homes.
Edisto demographics
- Population
- 1,801
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 727
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edisto ›
Education in Edisto
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Edisto have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edisto
- Unemployment rate
- 0.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 90%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Edisto vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edisto | 1,801 | $46,788 | $71,900 | $1,013 |
| Orangeburg | 13,253 | $38,635 | $163,500 | $848 |
| Wilkinson Heights | 2,012 | $25,489 | $81,100 | $786 |
| Brookdale | 4,291 | $39,449 | $96,500 | $678 |
| Rowesville | 393 | $32,656 | $125,000 | $721 |
| Cameron | 427 | $74,886 | $215,800 | $1,034 |
| Norway | 322 | $42,386 | $95,000 | $924 |
| Neeses | 524 | $37,885 | $44,300 | $855 |
| Livingston | 152 | $60,000 | $90,000 | $708 |
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What is the median household income in Edisto, SC?
The median household income in Edisto is $46,788, 33% 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 Edisto?
The median home value in Edisto is $71,900, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Edisto?
The median gross rent in Edisto is $1,013 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Edisto, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.2%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
What is the median age in Edisto?
The median age in Edisto is 41.4 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Edisto?
The average commute to work in Edisto is 36 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edisto?
The unemployment rate in Edisto is 0.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edisto?
21.3% of adults in Edisto 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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