How many renters in Seven Oaks, SC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.1% (±12.3 points) of renting households in Seven Oaks, SC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.1% (±12.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.2% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.4% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Seven Oaks
| Share of income spent on rent | Seven Oaks | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.9% (±6.7 points) | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.6% (±4.5 points) | 13.0% | 12.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.9% (±6.7 points) | 12.9% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±4.9 points) | 12.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.9% (±6.9 points) | 10.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.2% (±10.2 points) | 37.9% | 42.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Seven Oaks against Lexington County, its state and the nation
| Seven Oaks | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.1% (±12.3 points) | 48.2% (±3.1 points) | 52.1% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.2% (±10.2 points) | 37.9% (±2.6 points) | 42.8% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.4% (±4.1 points) | 29.3% (±1.1 points) | 31.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,942 (±$5,063) | $48,753 (±$2,036) | $43,796 (±$694) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,246 (±$74) | $1,178 (±$29) | $1,180 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Seven Oaks, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lexington County (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lexington County, Seven Oaks ranks 4 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 130 of 375.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Seven Oaks
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Oaks | — | 58.1% (±12.3 points) | — |
| St. Andrews | 2.0 mi | 61.1% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 4.4 mi | 54.6% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Columbia | 4.5 mi | 49.2% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Irmo | 5.0 mi | 40.3% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington | 5.9 mi | 46.9% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springdale | 6.2 mi | 39.9% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cayce | 8.8 mi | 49.5% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Murray of Richland | 8.8 mi | 41.4% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Lexington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapin | 69.8% (±29.6 points) |
| 2 | Batesburg-Leesville | 67.9% (±21.3 points) |
| 3 | Pelion | 60.7% (±81.2 points) |
| 4 | Seven Oaks | 58.1% (±12.3 points) |
| 5 | Red Bank | 55.8% (±17.3 points) |
| 6 | Oak Grove | 54.6% (±15.0 points) |
| 7 | Cayce | 49.5% (±10.4 points) |
| 8 | West Columbia | 49.2% (±8.3 points) |
| 9 | Pine Ridge | 48.7% (±50.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Swansea | 47.2% (±45.8 points) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in Lexington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Seven Oaks is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Seven Oaks
Are renters in Seven Oaks rent-burdened?
58.1% of renting households in Seven Oaks pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Seven Oaks spend on rent?
The median renting household in Seven Oaks, SC spends 33.4% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seven Oaks CDP, South Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seven Oaks CDP, South Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seven Oaks CDP, South Carolina
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 Seven Oaks CDP, South Carolina (place:65207, in state:45).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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