Housing by town in Newberry County, South Carolina
Newberry County, South Carolina has 7 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $872 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $765 in 2015–2019 (+14.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Peak has the highest median gross rent ($1,056) and Whitmire the lowest ($802).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $872 (±$53)
- Households that rent
- 26.9%
- Median household income
- $61,780
- Places
- 7
Cities, towns and townships in Newberry County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mountain | — | 24.4% | $91,250 | $267,100 | $1,311 |
| Newberry | $831 | 49.9% | $51,260 | $142,400 | $1,283 |
| Peak | $1,056 | 46.9% | $138,472 | — | $1,240 |
| Pomaria | — | 12.3% | $63,750 | $212,500 | $967 |
| Prosperity | $827 | 26.1% | $62,958 | $152,200 | $1,003 |
| Silverstreet | — | 8.4% | $96,250 | $206,600 | $900 |
| Whitmire | $802 | 18.0% | $37,837 | $53,500 | $561 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,600 | $27,650 | $44,200 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,600 | $50,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,550 | $56,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,450 | $63,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,650 | $68,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,800 | $73,200 |
| 7 people | $48,950 | $48,950 | $78,250 |
| 8 people | $52,100 | $52,100 | $83,300 |
How the places in Newberry County rank across South Carolina
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Crime reported to police in Newberry County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 131 | 352 | 500 | 1,345 | 37,188 | 3 of 4 |
| 2024 | 135 | 343 | 630 | 1,601 | 39,345 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 130 | 329 | 507 | 1,281 | 39,572 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Newberry County recorded 130 violent and 507 property crimes, 329 and 1,281 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
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 Newberry County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry County Sheriff's Office | 25,944 | 62 | 180 |
| Newberry Police Department | 10,919 | 62 | 284 |
| Whitmire Police Department | 1,450 | 2 | 28 |
| Prosperity Police Department | 1,259 | 4 | 15 |
ZIP codes in Newberry County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29108 | 19,585 | $862 | $150,600 | $53,558 | 37.9% |
| 29127 | 9,920 | $1,049 | $246,300 | $67,164 | 18.9% |
| 29178 | 3,280 | $723 | $73,000 | $60,241 | 13.9% |
| 29075 | 2,848 | $865 | $257,400 | $75,884 | 9.1% |
| 29126 | 2,703 | $829 | $195,200 | $73,702 | 9.8% |
| 29037 | 983 | — | $147,300 | $72,768 | 6.3% |
| 29355 | 841 | $782 | $118,000 | $58,500 | 13.7% |
| 29145 | 594 | — | $91,300 | $67,778 | 18.1% |
| 29122 | 100 | — | $566,700 | $138,472 | 46.3% |
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Questions about Newberry County
What is the crime rate in Newberry County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Newberry County recorded 329 violent and 1,281 property crimes per 100,000 residents (130 violent and 507 property crimes in all).
Which place in Newberry County has the highest rent?
Peak has the highest median gross rent, $1,056 (±$263) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Newberry County has the lowest rent?
Whitmire has the lowest median gross rent, $802 (±$427) a month.
What is the median rent in Newberry County, South Carolina?
The median gross rent in Newberry County is $872 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newberry County, South Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newberry County, South Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Newberry 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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