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Housing Affordability in Fairfield County, SC
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 29.5%
- South Carolina 27.9%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 61.7%
- South Carolina 52.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 20.9%
- South Carolina 19.4%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,393/mo
- South Carolina $1,529/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more1,09461.7%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,38720.9%
- Renters paying 50% or more42624.0%
- Median rent as a share of income: 33.4%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 21.6%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $384/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.2
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County, SC | 29.5% | 61.7% | 20.9% | 33.4% |
| South Carolina | 27.9% | 52.1% | 19.4% | 31.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Fairfield County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnsboro | 43.6% | 59.8% | 28.0% | 32.0% |
| Winnsboro Mills | 57.4% | 73.3% | 6.8% | 34.2% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Fairfield County, SC?
- In Fairfield County, SC, 29.5% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Fairfield County compare with South Carolina?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Fairfield County is 29.5%, compared with 27.9% for South Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates