Housing by town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Chesterfield County, South Carolina has 8 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $762 (±$63) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $670 in 2015–2019 (+13.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Cheraw has the highest median gross rent ($800) and Jefferson the lowest ($314).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $762 (±$63)
- Households that rent
- 27.2%
- Median household income
- $49,235
- Places
- 8
Cities, towns and townships in Chesterfield County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheraw | $800 | 52.2% | $26,689 | $152,200 | $503 |
| Chesterfield | $760 | 35.9% | $44,526 | $184,200 | $804 |
| Jefferson | $314 | 22.5% | $40,625 | $154,400 | $658 |
| McBee | $746 | 42.2% | $63,125 | $89,300 | $455 |
| Mount Croghan | $760 | 16.9% | $68,594 | $116,700 | $456 |
| Pageland | $698 | 44.1% | $42,679 | $186,600 | $651 |
| Patrick | $753 | 20.1% | $34,773 | $51,900 | $345 |
| Ruby | $763 | 14.0% | $75,313 | $114,400 | $467 |
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 Chesterfield County rank across South Carolina
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Crime reported to police in Chesterfield County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 294 | 680 | 1,029 | 2,380 | 43,232 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 | 326 | 733 | 1,134 | 2,551 | 44,460 | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 | 242 | 557 | 916 | 2,109 | 43,440 | 4 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Chesterfield County recorded 242 violent and 916 property crimes, 557 and 2,109 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% 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 Chesterfield County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office | 35,153 | 160 | 541 |
| Cheraw Police Department | 4,933 | 51 | 267 |
| Pageland Police Department | 2,535 | 31 | 108 |
| Chesterfield Police Department | 1,355 | — | — |
| McBee Police Department | 819 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Chesterfield County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29520 | 13,206 | $807 | $106,800 | $42,308 | 30.6% |
| 29728 | 9,043 | $716 | $130,900 | $45,250 | 35.5% |
| 29709 | 5,988 | $829 | $144,200 | $54,784 | 22.9% |
| 29718 | 4,133 | $810 | $127,500 | $59,464 | 17.2% |
| 29584 | 2,979 | $643 | $71,200 | $45,625 | 13.8% |
| 29101 | 2,497 | $670 | $125,300 | $56,750 | 20.5% |
| 29727 | 2,300 | $689 | $91,200 | $47,904 | 38.7% |
| 29741 | 1,504 | $729 | $117,000 | $45,000 | 12.0% |
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Questions about Chesterfield County
What is the crime rate in Chesterfield County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Chesterfield County recorded 557 violent and 2,109 property crimes per 100,000 residents (242 violent and 916 property crimes in all).
Which place in Chesterfield County has the highest rent?
Cheraw has the highest median gross rent, $800 (±$84) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Chesterfield County has the lowest rent?
Jefferson has the lowest median gross rent, $314 (±$161) a month.
What is the median rent in Chesterfield County, South Carolina?
The median gross rent in Chesterfield County is $762 (±$63) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesterfield County, South Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesterfield County, South Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Chesterfield County, SC
- 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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