Housing by town in Chester County, South Carolina
Chester County, South Carolina has 6 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $853 (±$66) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $661 in 2015–2019 (+29.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Lowrys has the highest median gross rent ($2,143) and Eureka Mill the lowest ($542).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $853 (±$66)
- Households that rent
- 21.6%
- Median household income
- $52,458
- Places
- 6
Cities, towns and townships in Chester County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | $902 | 40.9% | $46,138 | $123,000 | $1,075 |
| Eureka Mill | $542 | 12.2% | $36,486 | $180,300 | $954 |
| Fort Lawn | $1,355 | 30.0% | $60,288 | $185,300 | $758 |
| Great Falls | $867 | 17.9% | $30,458 | $60,400 | $589 |
| Lowrys | $2,143 | 12.4% | $80,781 | $197,500 | $960 |
| Richburg | — | 2.9% | — | $179,800 | $586 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $26,150 | $41,800 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $29,850 | $47,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $33,600 | $53,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $40,300 | $64,500 |
| 6 people | $43,300 | $43,300 | $69,300 |
| 7 people | $46,300 | $46,300 | $74,050 |
| 8 people | $49,250 | $49,250 | $78,850 |
How the places in Chester County rank across South Carolina
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- South Carolina places ranked by rental vacancy rate
- South Carolina places ranked by commute time
Crime reported to police in Chester County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 178 | 585 | 483 | 1,588 | 30,409 | 3 of 4 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Chester County recorded 178 violent and 483 property crimes, 585 and 1,588 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 94% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Chester County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County Sheriff's Office | 24,221 | 91 | 282 |
| Chester Police Department | 5,212 | 81 | 171 |
| Great Falls Police Department | 1,920 | — | — |
| Fort Lawn Police Department | 976 | 6 | 30 |
ZIP codes in Chester County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29706 | 18,742 | $785 | $158,800 | $51,230 | 25.1% |
| 29055 | 3,924 | $819 | $107,400 | $37,401 | 18.0% |
| 29714 | 3,462 | $1,335 | $189,800 | $70,475 | 22.4% |
| 29729 | 2,247 | $1,000 | $102,500 | $53,618 | 6.3% |
| 29712 | 2,047 | — | $208,900 | $62,656 | 9.4% |
| 29031 | 1,617 | $1,065 | $92,600 | $61,143 | 25.7% |
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Questions about Chester County
What is the crime rate in Chester County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Chester County recorded 585 violent and 1,588 property crimes per 100,000 residents (178 violent and 483 property crimes in all).
Which place in Chester County has the highest rent?
Lowrys has the highest median gross rent, $2,143 (±$1,224) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Chester County has the lowest rent?
Eureka Mill has the lowest median gross rent, $542 (±$187) a month.
What is the median rent in Chester County, South Carolina?
The median gross rent in Chester County is $853 (±$66) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester County, South Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester County, South Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Chester County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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