Living in Ulmer, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ulmer · Census data 2020–2024
Ulmer has 190 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $90,192 (30% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $161,800, the median rent is $1,656/month.
Ulmer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ulmer at a glance
- Population
- 190
- Median age
- 40State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $90,192State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $161,800State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,656/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Ulmer a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Ulmer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ulmer the median home value is $161,800, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,656 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,054 a month in housing costs.
Ulmer median household income
The median household income in Ulmer is $90,192 and the income per person is $25,605. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Ulmer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 87
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 3.17
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ulmer has many vacation and second homes.
Ulmer demographics
- Population
- 190
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 46.3%
- 65 and older
- 5.8%
- Households
- 60
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ulmer ›
Education in Ulmer
50% of adults 25 and older in Ulmer have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 33% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ulmer
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 98.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Ulmer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulmer | 190 | $90,192 | $161,800 | $1,656 |
| Olar | 139 | $27,500 | $90,000 | $1,188 |
| Allendale | 2,653 | $23,529 | $86,500 | $568 |
| Fairfax | 1,935 | $40,649 | $63,000 | $662 |
| Ehrhardt | 389 | $34,868 | $112,500 | $607 |
| Hilda | 468 | $44,861 | $64,600 | $771 |
| Brunson | 401 | $40,625 | $83,900 | $945 |
| Barnwell | 4,613 | $52,006 | $145,300 | $678 |
| Denmark | 3,117 | $27,451 | $63,900 | $806 |
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What is the median household income in Ulmer, SC?
The median household income in Ulmer is $90,192, 30% higher 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 Ulmer?
The median home value in Ulmer is $161,800, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Ulmer?
The median gross rent in Ulmer is $1,656 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Ulmer, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the South Carolina median; home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
What is the median age in Ulmer?
The median age in Ulmer is 40 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ulmer?
The average commute to work in Ulmer is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ulmer?
The unemployment rate in Ulmer is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ulmer?
50% of adults in Ulmer 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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