Living in North, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North · Census data 2020–2024
North has 675 residents with a median age of 54.8. The median household income is $26,477 (62% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $92,900, the median rent is $683/month.
North is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North at a glance
- Population
- 675
- Median age
- 54.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $26,477State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $92,900State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $683/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 51%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is North a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 62% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 42.2%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in North
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North the median home value is $92,900, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, which is 41.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,071 a month in housing costs.
North median household income
The median household income in North is $26,477 and the income per person is $22,541. 42.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in North: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 374
- Owner-occupied
- 51%
- Renter-occupied
- 49%
- Vacant
- 19.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.24
North demographics
- Population
- 675
- Median age
- 54.8
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 302
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North ›
Education in North
7.3% of adults 25 and older in North have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.2%
North vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | 675 | $26,477 | $92,900 | $683 |
| Woodford | 115 | $53,750 | — | — |
| Livingston | 152 | $60,000 | $90,000 | $708 |
| Neeses | 524 | $37,885 | $44,300 | $855 |
| Swansea | 744 | $58,250 | $129,200 | $857 |
| Norway | 322 | $42,386 | $95,000 | $924 |
| Perry | 250 | $40,000 | $70,000 | $975 |
| Salley | 288 | $34,340 | $219,400 | $675 |
| Springfield | 468 | $47,763 | $70,500 | $805 |
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What is the median household income in North, SC?
The median household income in North is $26,477, 62% 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 North?
The median home value in North is $92,900, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in North?
The median gross rent in North is $683 per month, about 41.6% of household income.
Is North, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 62% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 42.2%.
What is the median age in North?
The median age in North is 54.8 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in North?
The average commute to work in North is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North?
The unemployment rate in North is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North?
7.3% of adults in North 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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