Housing by town in Colleton County, South Carolina
Colleton County, South Carolina has 6 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $949 (±$72) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $749 in 2015–2019 (+26.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Edisto Beach has the highest median gross rent ($1,136) and Cottageville the lowest ($934).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $949 (±$72)
- Households that rent
- 26.7%
- Median household income
- $51,114
- Places
- 6
Cities, towns and townships in Colleton County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottageville | $934 | 18.9% | $80,938 | $164,700 | $1,087 |
| Edisto Beach | $1,136 | 14.4% | $85,521 | $719,200 | $3,832 |
| Lodge | — | 8.9% | $36,750 | $59,100 | — |
| Smoaks | — | 20.0% | $84,583 | $155,000 | $767 |
| Walterboro | $965 | 49.3% | $56,457 | $183,500 | $1,222 |
| Williams | — | 13.2% | — | — | $1,118 |
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 Colleton County rank across South Carolina
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Crime reported to police in Colleton County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 279 | 721 | 983 | 2,539 | 38,721 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 217 | 565 | 772 | 2,009 | 38,420 | 3 of 4 |
| 2025 | 273 | 725 | 712 | 1,891 | 37,643 | 2 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Colleton County recorded 273 violent and 712 property crimes, 725 and 1,891 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 96% 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 Colleton County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleton County Sheriff's Office | 32,159 | 218 | 436 |
| Walterboro Police Department | 5,484 | 55 | 276 |
| Edisto Beach Police Department | 1,068 | — | — |
| Cottageville Police Department | 725 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Colleton County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29488 | 22,538 | $950 | $167,300 | $49,876 | 33.5% |
| 29435 | 4,304 | $922 | $168,500 | $58,813 | 11.0% |
| 29945 | 3,918 | — | $124,300 | $55,449 | 24.5% |
| 29475 | 2,286 | $843 | $95,000 | $39,769 | 15.0% |
| 29481 | 1,759 | $543 | $88,900 | $46,719 | 25.1% |
| 29474 | 1,420 | $1,090 | $143,100 | $40,781 | 23.1% |
| 29929 | 1,276 | — | $104,500 | $58,267 | 11.6% |
| 29446 | 1,184 | $1,143 | $67,700 | — | 37.2% |
| 29082 | 371 | $1,092 | $111,600 | $42,833 | 19.5% |
| 29452 | 318 | — | $97,900 | $113,164 | 33.6% |
| 29493 | 156 | — | $92,800 | — | 7.1% |
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Questions about Colleton County
What is the crime rate in Colleton County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Colleton County recorded 725 violent and 1,891 property crimes per 100,000 residents (273 violent and 712 property crimes in all).
Which place in Colleton County has the highest rent?
Edisto Beach has the highest median gross rent, $1,136 (±$380) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Colleton County has the lowest rent?
Cottageville has the lowest median gross rent, $934 (±$90) a month.
What is the median rent in Colleton County, South Carolina?
The median gross rent in Colleton County is $949 (±$72) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colleton County, South Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colleton County, South Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Colleton 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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