Housing by town in Florence County, South Carolina
Florence County, South Carolina has 9 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $954 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $772 in 2015–2019 (+23.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Florence has the highest median gross rent ($992) and Pamplico the lowest ($589).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $954 (±$29)
- Households that rent
- 35.5%
- Median household income
- $58,305
- Places
- 9
Cities, towns and townships in Florence County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coward | $883 | 36.3% | $35,375 | $154,700 | $479 |
| Florence | $992 | 41.6% | $56,143 | $211,400 | $860 |
| Johnsonville | $825 | 20.7% | $44,830 | $167,100 | $664 |
| Lake City | $702 | 56.5% | $33,600 | $144,300 | $577 |
| Olanta | $845 | 41.5% | $54,464 | $115,000 | $371 |
| Pamplico | $589 | 51.2% | $34,545 | $142,500 | $445 |
| Quinby | $933 | 9.0% | $66,458 | $164,800 | $694 |
| Scranton | $829 | 64.6% | $27,344 | $102,300 | $235 |
| Timmonsville | $891 | 54.4% | $34,630 | $104,300 | $461 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,700 | $27,800 | $44,450 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,750 | $50,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,700 | $57,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,650 | $63,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,850 | $68,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,000 | $73,650 |
| 7 people | $49,200 | $49,200 | $78,700 |
| 8 people | $52,350 | $52,350 | $83,800 |
How the places in Florence County rank across South Carolina
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Crime reported to police in Florence County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,179 | 888 | 4,276 | 3,220 | 132,787 | 5 of 10 |
| 2024 | 1,104 | 809 | 3,947 | 2,892 | 136,458 | 8 of 10 |
| 2025 | 1,030 | 759 | 4,075 | 3,001 | 135,785 | 7 of 10 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Florence County recorded 1,030 violent and 4,075 property crimes, 759 and 3,001 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% 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 Florence County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence County Sheriff's Office | 83,971 | 651 | 1,886 |
| Florence Police Department | 41,133 | 257 | 1,903 |
| Lake City Police Department | 5,888 | 108 | 221 |
| Timmonsville Police Department | 2,122 | 11 | 49 |
| Johnsonville Police Department | 1,349 | — | — |
| Pamplico Police Department | 1,061 | 2 | 12 |
| Quinby Police Department | 894 | 0 | 1 |
| Coward Police Department | 716 | 1 | 3 |
| Scranton Police Department | 657 | — | — |
| Olanta Police Department | 549 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Florence County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29501 | 48,673 | $1,070 | $236,900 | $71,671 | 36.5% |
| 29505 | 23,895 | $1,140 | $179,800 | $67,343 | 29.4% |
| 29506 | 20,777 | $798 | $123,300 | $40,311 | 46.2% |
| 29560 | 12,277 | $709 | $125,900 | $46,601 | 37.8% |
| 29161 | 9,688 | $865 | $142,700 | $50,517 | 29.3% |
| 29541 | 9,326 | $991 | $163,000 | $52,067 | 20.3% |
| 29555 | 5,972 | $633 | $151,000 | $43,011 | 29.0% |
| 29583 | 4,994 | $553 | $114,100 | $34,931 | 38.1% |
| 29591 | 4,639 | $699 | $93,300 | $65,000 | 32.1% |
| 29530 | 2,641 | $892 | $116,800 | $44,012 | 40.1% |
| 29114 | 1,786 | $852 | $116,000 | $56,579 | 32.4% |
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Questions about Florence County
What is the crime rate in Florence County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Florence County recorded 759 violent and 3,001 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,030 violent and 4,075 property crimes in all).
Which place in Florence County has the highest rent?
Florence has the highest median gross rent, $992 (±$62) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Florence County has the lowest rent?
Pamplico has the lowest median gross rent, $589 (±$467) a month.
What is the median rent in Florence County, South Carolina?
The median gross rent in Florence County is $954 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Florence County, South Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Florence County, South Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Florence, 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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