Living in Judson, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Judson · Census data 2020–2024
Judson has 2,515 residents with a median age of 27.8. The median household income is $38,646 (44% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $119,100, the median rent is $1,191/month.
Judson at a glance
- Population
- 2,515
- Median age
- 27.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $38,646State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $119,100State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,191/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 37.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Judson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 18.5%; a poverty rate of 42.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Judson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Judson the median home value is $119,100, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,191 per month, which is 50% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $901 a month in housing costs.
Judson median household income
The median household income in Judson is $38,646 and the income per person is $22,207. 42.9% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Judson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,047
- Owner-occupied
- 37.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.7%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.55
Judson demographics
- Population
- 2,515
- Median age
- 27.8
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 6.9%
- Households
- 986
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Judson ›
Education in Judson
17.8% of adults 25 and older in Judson have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Judson
- Unemployment rate
- 18.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Judson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judson | 2,515 | $38,646 | $119,100 | $1,191 |
| Dunean | 3,668 | $48,553 | $203,000 | $1,117 |
| Parker | 12,898 | $40,043 | $150,400 | $1,099 |
| City View | 746 | $37,688 | — | $1,154 |
| Welcome | 6,527 | $66,094 | $206,300 | $1,103 |
| Greenville | 72,935 | $71,472 | $487,500 | $1,312 |
| Gantt | 15,401 | $47,316 | $184,400 | $1,062 |
| Berea | 16,862 | $49,829 | $204,700 | $1,076 |
| Sans Souci | 7,665 | $45,069 | $226,500 | $999 |
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What is the median household income in Judson, SC?
The median household income in Judson is $38,646, 44% 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 Judson?
The median home value in Judson is $119,100, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Judson?
The median gross rent in Judson is $1,191 per month, about 50% of household income.
Is Judson, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 18.5%; a poverty rate of 42.9%.
What is the median age in Judson?
The median age in Judson is 27.8 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Judson?
The average commute to work in Judson is 26 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Judson?
The unemployment rate in Judson is 18.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Judson?
17.8% of adults in Judson 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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