Living in Monetta, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monetta · Census data 2020–2024
Monetta has 282 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $59,554 (14% lower than the South Carolina median), the median rent is $1,032/month.
Monetta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Monetta at a glance
- Population
- 282
- Median age
- 46.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,554State: $69,324
- Median rent
- $1,032/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 47.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Monetta a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Monetta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monetta the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,032 per month, which is 20.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $967 a month in housing costs.
Monetta median household income
The median household income in Monetta is $59,554 and the income per person is $30,873. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Monetta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 130
- Owner-occupied
- 47.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.9%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.33
Monetta demographics
- Population
- 282
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 121
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monetta ›
Education in Monetta
2.3% of adults 25 and older in Monetta have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monetta
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.7%
Monetta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monetta | 282 | $59,554 | — | $1,032 |
| Ridge Spring | 842 | $39,167 | $69,600 | $640 |
| Batesburg-Leesville | 4,941 | $49,646 | $135,100 | $958 |
| Johnston | 2,132 | $34,412 | $106,600 | $491 |
| Summit | 533 | $67,083 | $202,000 | $930 |
| Gilbert | 751 | $78,250 | $232,700 | $871 |
| Saluda | 3,055 | $42,506 | $77,700 | $816 |
| Trenton | 258 | $57,083 | $169,600 | $930 |
| Fairview Crossroads | 444 | $54,000 | $160,100 | — |
More for people moving to Monetta
Monetta ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Monetta: FAQ
What is the median household income in Monetta, SC?
The median household income in Monetta is $59,554, 14% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Monetta?
The median gross rent in Monetta is $1,032 per month, about 20.6% of household income.
Is Monetta, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Monetta?
The median age in Monetta is 46.2 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Monetta?
The average commute to work in Monetta is 32 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monetta?
The unemployment rate in Monetta is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monetta?
2.3% of adults in Monetta 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.
Last updated: