What percentage of people rent in Edisto Beach, SC?
14.4% (±6.8 points) of the occupied homes in Edisto Beach, SC are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 88 renting households against 525 that own their home.
In Edisto Beach, the share of households that rent went from 3.4% in 2015–2019 to 14.4% in 2020–2024 (+11.0 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 14.4% (±6.8 points)
- Renting households
- 88 (±45)
- Median renter income
- $46,900 (±$27,611)
Who rents and who owns in Edisto Beach
| Edisto Beach | Colleton County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 14.4% (±6.8 points) | 26.7% (±3.1 points) | 28.1% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 88 (±45) | 4,382 (±533) | 595,868 (±5,739) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 525 (±90) | 12,026 (±530) | 1,522,121 (±8,375) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.5 (±0.3) | 2.3 (±0.3) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 1.8 (±0.2) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $46,900 (±$27,611) | $33,014 (±$4,595) | $43,796 (±$694) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $97,578 (±$17,948) | $58,941 (±$4,815) | $82,205 (±$598) | $100,009 |
In Edisto Beach, the renter share is lower than in Colleton County (26.7%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (28.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Colleton County, Edisto Beach ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 316 of 381.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Edisto Beach has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 3.4% (±2.5 points) | 14.4% (±6.8 points) | +11.0 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,250 (±$406) | $1,136 (±$380) | −9.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $83,750 (±$15,462) | $85,521 (±$14,298) | +2.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Edisto Beach
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edisto Beach | — | 14.4% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Seabrook Island | 9.3 mi | 4.2% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
| Rockville | 10 mi | 8.6% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meggett | 14 mi | 6.5% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Kiawah Island | 17 mi | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | Lower |
| Hollywood | 19 mi | 11.3% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ravenel | 20 mi | 13.5% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Folly Beach | 24 mi | 5.3% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Beaufort | 24 mi | 38.5% (±6.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Seabrook Island, SC (4.2%), Meggett, SC (6.5%), Kiawah Island, SC (1.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Beaufort, SC (38.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Colleton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walterboro | 49.3% (±9.2 points) |
| 2 | Smoaks | 20.0% (±19.3 points) |
| 3 | Cottageville | 18.9% (±9.3 points) |
| 4 | Edisto Beach | 14.4% (±6.8 points) |
| 5 | Williams | 13.2% (±25.2 points) |
| 6 | Lodge | 8.9% (±12.6 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Edisto Beach
How many renters are there in Edisto Beach?
Edisto Beach has an estimated 88 (±45) renting households, 14.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Edisto Beach?
In Edisto Beach, the share of households that rent went from 3.4% in 2015–2019 to 14.4% in 2020–2024 (+11.0 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How big are renting households in Edisto Beach?
A renting household in Edisto Beach has 1.5 people on average, against 1.8 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Edisto Beach?
The median renting household in Edisto Beach, SC has an income of $46,900 (±$27,611) a year, against $97,578 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edisto Beach town, South Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edisto Beach town, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Edisto Beach town, South Carolina
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Edisto Beach town, South Carolina
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Edisto Beach town, South Carolina
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Edisto Beach town, South Carolina (place:23020, in state:45).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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