Housing by town in Union County, South Carolina
Union County, South Carolina has 6 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $804 (±$142) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $690 in 2015–2019 (+16.5%; No measurable change after inflation).
Lockhart has the highest median gross rent ($1,069) and Jonesville the lowest ($505).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $804 (±$142)
- Households that rent
- 28.7%
- Median household income
- $41,621
- Places
- 6
Cities, towns and townships in Union County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | — | 2.6% | $21,614 | $46,400 | $504 |
| Carlisle | $1,000 | 26.2% | $61,029 | $66,300 | — |
| Jonesville | $505 | 25.3% | $40,625 | $91,700 | $629 |
| Lockhart | $1,069 | 21.4% | $39,000 | $37,500 | $380 |
| Monarch Mill | $666 | 25.8% | $39,350 | $82,600 | $531 |
| Union | $832 | 50.2% | $31,914 | $109,400 | $597 |
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 Union County rank across South Carolina
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- South Carolina places ranked by rental vacancy rate
- South Carolina places ranked by commute time
Crime reported to police in Union County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 131 | 492 | 926 | 3,481 | 26,605 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 133 | 501 | 870 | 3,277 | 26,548 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 139 | 540 | 900 | 3,496 | 25,743 | 2 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Union County recorded 139 violent and 900 property crimes, 540 and 3,496 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 Union County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Sheriff's Office | 17,811 | 44 | 420 |
| Union Police Department | 7,932 | 95 | 480 |
| Jonesville Police Department | 807 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Union County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29379 | 17,607 | $811 | $109,900 | $40,879 | 34.7% |
| 29353 | 3,675 | $499 | $116,800 | $64,494 | 18.3% |
| 29321 | 3,236 | $904 | $60,000 | $34,464 | 13.6% |
| 29364 | 553 | $1,069 | $22,900 | $25,089 | 18.9% |
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Questions about Union County
What is the crime rate in Union County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Union County recorded 540 violent and 3,496 property crimes per 100,000 residents (139 violent and 900 property crimes in all).
Which place in Union County has the highest rent?
Lockhart has the highest median gross rent, $1,069 (±$477) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Union County has the lowest rent?
Jonesville has the lowest median gross rent, $505 (±$231) a month.
What is the median rent in Union County, South Carolina?
The median gross rent in Union County is $804 (±$142) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union County, South Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union County, South Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Union County, 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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