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Housing Affordability in Saluda 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
- 22.8%
- South Carolina 27.9%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 47.2%
- South Carolina 52.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 17.3%
- South Carolina 19.4%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,362/mo
- South Carolina $1,529/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more63147.2%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,03417.3%
- Renters paying 50% or more37628.1%
- Median rent as a share of income: 28.2%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 20.4%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $407/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.9
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda County, SC | 22.8% | 47.2% | 17.3% | 28.2% |
| South Carolina | 27.9% | 52.1% | 19.4% | 31.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Saluda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda | 35.7% | 60.0% | 12.1% | 33.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Saluda County, SC?
- In Saluda County, SC, 22.8% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Saluda County compare with South Carolina?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Saluda County is 22.8%, compared with 27.9% for South Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates