Living in Modoc, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Modoc · Census data 2020–2024
Modoc has 577 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $98,073 (41% higher than the South Carolina median).
Modoc is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Modoc at a glance
- Population
- 577
- Median age
- 42.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $98,073State: $69,324
- Homeowners
- 96.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 65 min
Is Modoc a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the South Carolina median.
Cons: An average commute of 65 minutes; a poverty rate of 43.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Modoc median household income
The median household income in Modoc is $98,073 and the income per person is $28,213. 43.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Modoc: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 369
- Owner-occupied
- 96.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.3%
- Vacant
- 50.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 3.15
50.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Modoc has many vacation and second homes.
Modoc demographics
- Population
- 577
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 183
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Modoc ›
Education in Modoc
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Modoc have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Modoc
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 65 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Modoc vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modoc | 577 | $98,073 | — | — |
| Clarks Hill | 133 | $45,208 | — | — |
| Appling | 702 | $88,309 | $299,300 | — |
| Evans | 36,998 | $125,098 | $366,100 | $1,617 |
| McCormick | 2,506 | $41,111 | $92,000 | $670 |
| Lincolnton | 1,768 | $43,935 | $207,100 | $734 |
| Martinez | 33,750 | $81,602 | $246,100 | $1,284 |
| Edgefield | 4,010 | $39,688 | $122,500 | $731 |
| Troy | 177 | $48,250 | — | $1,321 |
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What is the median household income in Modoc, SC?
The median household income in Modoc is $98,073, 41% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Modoc, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the South Carolina median. Minuses: an average commute of 65 minutes; a poverty rate of 43.5%.
What is the median age in Modoc?
The median age in Modoc is 42.3 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Modoc?
The average commute to work in Modoc is 65 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Modoc?
The unemployment rate in Modoc is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Modoc?
14.8% of adults in Modoc 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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