Living in Patrick, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Patrick · Census data 2020–2024
Patrick has 331 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $34,773 (50% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $51,900, the median rent is $753/month.
Patrick is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Patrick at a glance
- Population
- 331
- Median age
- 34.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $34,773State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $51,900State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $753/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Patrick a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 30.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Patrick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Patrick the median home value is $51,900, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $753 per month, which is 40.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $875 a month in housing costs.
Patrick median household income
The median household income in Patrick is $34,773 and the income per person is $19,698. 30.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Patrick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 158
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.47
Patrick demographics
- Population
- 331
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 32.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 134
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Patrick ›
Education in Patrick
6.7% of adults 25 and older in Patrick have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Patrick
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 86.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.4%
Patrick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick | 331 | $34,773 | $51,900 | $753 |
| Cash | 754 | $97,115 | $96,500 | — |
| Chesterfield | 1,465 | $44,526 | $184,200 | $760 |
| Cheraw | 4,960 | $26,689 | $152,200 | $800 |
| Society Hill | 388 | $32,656 | $92,800 | $825 |
| North Hartsville | 3,304 | $59,744 | $110,600 | $1,194 |
| Dovesville | 1,120 | $31,918 | $96,600 | $866 |
| Ruby | 244 | $75,313 | $114,400 | $763 |
| McBee | 818 | $63,125 | $89,300 | $746 |
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What is the median household income in Patrick, SC?
The median household income in Patrick is $34,773, 50% 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 Patrick?
The median home value in Patrick is $51,900, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Patrick?
The median gross rent in Patrick is $753 per month, about 40.6% of household income.
Is Patrick, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 30.5%.
What is the median age in Patrick?
The median age in Patrick is 34.8 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Patrick?
The average commute to work in Patrick is 25 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Patrick?
The unemployment rate in Patrick is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Patrick?
6.7% of adults in Patrick 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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