Housing by town in Saluda County, South Carolina
Saluda County, South Carolina has 3 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $851 (±$73) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $661 in 2015–2019 (+28.7%; No measurable change after inflation).
Ward has the highest median gross rent ($922) and Ridge Spring the lowest ($640).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $851 (±$73)
- Households that rent
- 21.3%
- Median household income
- $51,009
- Places
- 3
Cities, towns and townships in Saluda County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Spring | $640 | 32.2% | $39,167 | $69,600 | $753 |
| Saluda | $816 | 51.0% | $42,506 | $77,700 | $384 |
| Ward | $922 | 60.3% | — | $164,800 | $575 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,400 | $32,350 | $51,750 |
| 2 people | $22,200 | $37,000 | $59,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,600 | $66,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,200 | $73,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,900 | $79,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,600 | $85,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,300 | $91,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,000 | $97,550 |
How the places in Saluda County rank across South Carolina
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- South Carolina places ranked by commute time
Crime reported to police in Saluda County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 | 279 | 113 | 607 | 18,606 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 38 | 201 | 161 | 854 | 18,861 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 42 | 227 | 140 | 757 | 18,493 | 2 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Saluda County recorded 42 violent and 140 property crimes, 227 and 757 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 Saluda County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda County Sheriff's Office | 15,437 | 35 | 96 |
| Saluda Police Department | 3,056 | 7 | 44 |
| Ridge Spring Police Department | 591 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Saluda County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29138 | 10,018 | $839 | $136,100 | $44,579 | 28.5% |
| 29006 | 9,199 | $911 | $157,500 | $50,379 | 21.2% |
| 29166 | 611 | $771 | $93,700 | $45,652 | 27.5% |
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Questions about Saluda County
What is the crime rate in Saluda County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Saluda County recorded 227 violent and 757 property crimes per 100,000 residents (42 violent and 140 property crimes in all).
Which place in Saluda County has the highest rent?
Ward has the highest median gross rent, $922 (±$310) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Saluda County has the lowest rent?
Ridge Spring has the lowest median gross rent, $640 (±$90) a month.
What is the median rent in Saluda County, South Carolina?
The median gross rent in Saluda County is $851 (±$73) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saluda County, South Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saluda County, South Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Columbia, 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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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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