How many renters in Williamston, SC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.6% (±18.5 points) of renting households in Williamston, SC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 20.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.6% (±18.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.6% (±13.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 20.8% (±14.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Williamston
| Share of income spent on rent | Williamston | Anderson County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.8% (±15.7 points) | 12.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 28.7% (±16.1 points) | 14.8% | 12.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.2% (±3.9 points) | 14.7% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.8% (±7.2 points) | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.0% (±12.4 points) | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.6% (±13.7 points) | 38.8% | 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.
Williamston against Anderson County, its state and the nation
| Williamston | Anderson County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.6% (±18.5 points) | 47.6% (±3.9 points) | 52.1% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.6% (±13.7 points) | 38.8% (±3.5 points) | 42.8% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 20.8% (±14.9 points) | 28.9% (±1.6 points) | 31.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,203 (±$23,077) | $39,007 (±$4,045) | $43,796 (±$694) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $899 (±$119) | $989 (±$34) | $1,180 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Williamston, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Anderson County (47.6%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Anderson County, Williamston ranks 11 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 258 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 Williamston
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamston | — | 42.6% (±18.5 points) | — |
| West Pelzer | 1.8 mi | 38.2% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pelzer | 2.0 mi | 45.2% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Piedmont | 6.0 mi | 70.7% (±33.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belton | 6.6 mi | 43.6% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Golden Grove | 7.5 mi | 89.1% (±55.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Powdersville | 11 mi | 54.3% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Anderson | 11 mi | 50.2% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northlake | 12 mi | 19.8% (±19.0 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 Anderson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Powdersville | 54.3% (±15.9 points) |
| 6 | Honea Path | 52.2% (±25.3 points) |
| 7 | Anderson | 50.2% (±6.9 points) |
| 8 | Homeland Park | 49.1% (±18.9 points) |
| 9 | Pelzer | 45.2% (±20.0 points) |
| 10 | Belton | 43.6% (±18.0 points) |
| 11 | Williamston | 42.6% (±18.5 points) |
| 12 | Pendleton | 41.4% (±18.9 points) |
| 13 | West Pelzer | 38.2% (±20.8 points) |
| 14 | Northlake | 19.8% (±19.0 points) |
| 15 | Starr | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Anderson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Williamston
Are renters in Williamston rent-burdened?
42.6% of renting households in Williamston 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 Williamston spend on rent?
The median renting household in Williamston, SC spends 20.8% (±14.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamston town, South Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamston town, South Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamston town, 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 Williamston town, South Carolina (place:77875, 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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