Living in Vance, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vance · Census data 2020–2024
Vance has 166 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median rent is $1,360/month.
Vance is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vance at a glance
- Population
- 166
- Median age
- 33.3State: 40.2
- Median rent
- $1,360/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 46.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Vance a good place to live?
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Vance
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vance the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,360 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Vance: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 67
- Owner-occupied
- 46.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.2%
- Vacant
- 29.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 3.53
Vance demographics
- Population
- 166
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 7.2%
- Households
- 47
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vance ›
Education in Vance
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Vance have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vance
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 93.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Vance vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vance | 166 | — | — | $1,360 |
| Santee | 1,076 | $46,667 | $161,800 | $911 |
| North Santee | 649 | $46,328 | $277,100 | — |
| Holly Hill | 1,218 | $34,135 | $232,000 | $499 |
| Elloree | 1,035 | $33,796 | $192,500 | $852 |
| Summerton | 803 | $40,469 | $164,800 | $488 |
| Wyboo | 3,639 | $59,074 | $253,000 | $788 |
| Harleyville | 592 | $64,844 | $199,600 | $769 |
| Bowman | 691 | $35,347 | $69,600 | $848 |
More for people moving to Vance
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How much is rent in Vance?
The median gross rent in Vance is $1,360 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is Vance, SC a good place to live?
Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Vance?
The median age in Vance is 33.3 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Vance?
The average commute to work in Vance is 31 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vance?
The unemployment rate in Vance is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vance?
16.3% of adults in Vance 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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