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Housing Affordability in Mayo, 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
- 35.6%
- South Carolina 27.9%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 30.1%
- South Carolina 52.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 37.4%
- South Carolina 19.4%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,391/mo
- South Carolina $1,529/mo
Mayo has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more6230.1%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more24337.4%
- Renters paying 50% or more2914.1%
- Median rent as a share of income: 21.5%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.5%
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.5
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo, SC | 35.6% | 30.1% | 37.4% | 21.5% |
| Spartanburg County | 26.0% | 49.7% | 18.0% | 29.8% |
| South Carolina | 27.9% | 52.1% | 19.4% | 31.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Mayo, SC?
- In Mayo, SC, 35.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Mayo compare with South Carolina?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Mayo is 35.6%, compared with 27.9% for South Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates