Housing by town in Oconee County, South Carolina
Oconee County, South Carolina has 7 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $881 (±$38) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $762 in 2015–2019 (+15.6%; Down after inflation).
Utica has the highest median gross rent ($1,073) and Salem the lowest ($500).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $881 (±$38)
- Households that rent
- 23.8%
- Median household income
- $62,388
- Places
- 7
Cities, towns and townships in Oconee County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keowee Key | — | 1.1% | $124,788 | $556,000 | $1,964 |
| Salem | $500 | 19.4% | $62,143 | $167,500 | $533 |
| Seneca | $807 | 48.6% | $52,022 | $240,000 | $1,175 |
| Utica | $1,073 | 47.6% | $55,179 | $145,400 | $703 |
| Walhalla | $669 | 43.0% | $36,327 | $171,900 | $902 |
| West Union | $758 | 26.9% | $48,393 | $147,700 | $715 |
| Westminster | $715 | 32.1% | $40,946 | $178,100 | $942 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,700 | $31,100 | $49,800 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,550 | $56,900 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,000 | $64,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,450 | $71,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,050 | $76,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,600 | $82,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,150 | $88,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,700 | $93,900 |
How the places in Oconee County rank across South Carolina
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Crime reported to police in Oconee County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 245 | 302 | 1,506 | 1,857 | 81,079 | 6 of 6 |
| 2024 | 255 | 310 | 1,325 | 1,611 | 82,236 | 5 of 6 |
| 2025 | 221 | 266 | 1,116 | 1,344 | 83,019 | 5 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Oconee County recorded 221 violent and 1,116 property crimes, 266 and 1,344 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 Oconee County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconee County Sheriff's Office | 66,846 | 170 | 928 |
| Seneca Police Department | 9,290 | 43 | 135 |
| Walhalla Police Department | 4,293 | 3 | 14 |
| Westminster Police Department | 2,461 | 5 | 37 |
| West Union Police Department | 393 | — | — |
| Salem Police Department | 129 | 0 | 2 |
ZIP codes in Oconee County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29678 | 23,767 | $913 | $225,500 | $52,550 | 36.9% |
| 29693 | 15,114 | $776 | $167,900 | $54,503 | 17.9% |
| 29672 | 12,750 | $924 | $482,100 | $90,650 | 16.1% |
| 29691 | 12,084 | $820 | $190,600 | $49,639 | 27.9% |
| 29676 | 6,016 | $940 | $416,800 | $92,798 | 5.4% |
| 29696 | 5,154 | $866 | $219,100 | $78,468 | 16.6% |
| 29643 | 2,751 | — | $235,900 | $80,517 | 10.2% |
| 29664 | 1,553 | $798 | $241,800 | $51,705 | 19.5% |
| 29686 | 989 | — | $332,500 | $58,313 | 16.8% |
| 29665 | 412 | — | $303,400 | $45,407 | 0.0% |
| 29658 | 306 | — | — | $67,750 | 14.0% |
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Questions about Oconee County
What is the crime rate in Oconee County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Oconee County recorded 266 violent and 1,344 property crimes per 100,000 residents (221 violent and 1,116 property crimes in all).
Which place in Oconee County has the highest rent?
Utica has the highest median gross rent, $1,073 (±$163) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Oconee County has the lowest rent?
Salem has the lowest median gross rent, $500 (±$43) a month.
What is the median rent in Oconee County, South Carolina?
The median gross rent in Oconee County is $881 (±$38) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oconee County, South Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oconee County, South Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Oconee 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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