Living in McBee, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McBee · Census data 2020–2024
McBee has 818 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $63,125 (9% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $89,300, the median rent is $746/month.
McBee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McBee at a glance
- Population
- 818
- Median age
- 40.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $63,125State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $89,300State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $746/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 57.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is McBee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in McBee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McBee the median home value is $89,300, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $746 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,109 a month in housing costs.
McBee median household income
The median household income in McBee is $63,125 and the income per person is $68,043. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in McBee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 384
- Owner-occupied
- 57.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.2%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.24
McBee demographics
- Population
- 818
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 27%
- Households
- 365
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McBee ›
Education in McBee
24.8% of adults 25 and older in McBee have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McBee
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 93.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
McBee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McBee | 818 | $63,125 | $89,300 | $746 |
| Bethune | 438 | $44,000 | $106,800 | $1,591 |
| Pine Ridge | 637 | $61,192 | $113,300 | $1,063 |
| North Hartsville | 3,304 | $59,744 | $110,600 | $1,194 |
| Hartsville | 7,419 | $49,272 | $205,600 | $874 |
| Patrick | 331 | $34,773 | $51,900 | $753 |
| Jefferson | 737 | $40,625 | $154,400 | $314 |
| Bishopville | 2,910 | $39,276 | $128,200 | $614 |
| Kershaw | 2,259 | $68,693 | $168,200 | $750 |
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What is the median household income in McBee, SC?
The median household income in McBee is $63,125, 9% 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 McBee?
The median home value in McBee is $89,300, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in McBee?
The median gross rent in McBee is $746 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is McBee, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in McBee?
The median age in McBee is 40.4 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in McBee?
The average commute to work in McBee is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McBee?
The unemployment rate in McBee is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McBee?
24.8% of adults in McBee 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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