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Housing Affordability in Williston, 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
- 20.0%
- South Carolina 27.9%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 14.5%
- South Carolina 52.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 23.5%
- South Carolina 19.4%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,039/mo
- South Carolina $1,529/mo
Williston 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 more5914.5%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more15423.5%
- Renters paying 50% or more5112.5%
- Median rent as a share of income: 26.3%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 20.9%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $476/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.7
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston, SC | 20.0% | 14.5% | 23.5% | 26.3% |
| Barnwell County | 27.4% | 47.1% | 21.1% | 29.4% |
| 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 Williston, SC?
- In Williston, SC, 20.0% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Williston compare with South Carolina?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Williston is 20.0%, compared with 27.9% for South Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates