Living in Williamston, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Williamston · Census data 2020–2024
Williamston has 4,170 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $64,389 (7% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $162,800, the median rent is $899/month.
Williamston at a glance
- Population
- 4,170
- Median age
- 38.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $64,389State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $162,800State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $899/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 65%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Williamston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Williamston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Williamston the median home value is $162,800, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $899 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,151 a month in housing costs.
Williamston median household income
The median household income in Williamston is $64,389 and the income per person is $29,734. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Williamston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,921
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
- Renter-occupied
- 35%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.38
Williamston demographics
- Population
- 4,170
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 1,750
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 1.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Williamston ›
Education in Williamston
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Williamston have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Williamston
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Williamston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamston | 4,170 | $64,389 | $162,800 | $899 |
| West Pelzer | 1,320 | $53,750 | $172,500 | $819 |
| Pelzer | 1,722 | $58,134 | $178,100 | $1,029 |
| Piedmont | 5,462 | $52,764 | $161,900 | $749 |
| Belton | 4,458 | $49,107 | $133,500 | $972 |
| Golden Grove | 2,913 | $72,565 | $178,000 | $1,325 |
| Powdersville | 10,771 | $84,910 | $334,900 | $1,232 |
| Anderson | 30,051 | $46,933 | $218,200 | $975 |
| Northlake | 4,390 | $89,635 | $277,700 | $1,038 |
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What is the median household income in Williamston, SC?
The median household income in Williamston is $64,389, 7% 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 Williamston?
The median home value in Williamston is $162,800, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Williamston?
The median gross rent in Williamston is $899 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is Williamston, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.5%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Williamston?
The median age in Williamston is 38.9 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Williamston?
The average commute to work in Williamston is 27 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Williamston?
The unemployment rate in Williamston is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Williamston?
15.4% of adults in Williamston 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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