Landscapers in Lexington County, South Carolina
Lexington County, South Carolina has 112 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 1,014 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 8.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.8 across South Carolina.
Lexington County ranks 11 of 43 counties in South Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $47,452 per employee a year.
Across South Carolina, landscapers earn a median of $36,130 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 112
- Their employees
- 1,014
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 8.4
Landscapers in Lexington County: businesses and jobs
| Lexington County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 112 | 1,910 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 1,014 | 13,383 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $48,116,000 | $593,616,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 8.4 | 7.8 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Lexington County
| Lexington County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 70.5% (±1.0 points) | 64.5% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 2.8% (±0.3 points) | 3.7% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 132,916 (±118) | 2,443,039 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 15.8% (±0.7 points) | 14.8% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 70.5% (±1.0 points) in Lexington County, higher than across South Carolina (64.5%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 2.8% (±0.3 points) in Lexington County, lower than across South Carolina (3.7%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 15.8% (±0.7 points) in Lexington County, higher than across South Carolina (14.8%).
Places in Lexington County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 24,585 | 9.5% | 31.3% |
| West Columbia | 17,963 | 55.1% | 44.7% |
| Seven Oaks | 15,921 | 78.0% | 37.7% |
| Cayce | 13,741 | 60.1% | 39.5% |
| Oak Grove | 12,256 | 34.7% | 19.0% |
| Red Bank | 11,314 | 26.1% | 22.9% |
| White Knoll | 8,310 | 6.8% | 20.6% |
| Batesburg-Leesville | 4,941 | 68.9% | 31.6% |
| Springdale | 2,742 | 83.0% | 30.3% |
| Pine Ridge | 2,596 | 28.1% | 9.2% |
| South Congaree | 2,075 | 52.0% | 28.7% |
| Gaston | 1,803 | 31.4% | 29.3% |
| Chapin | 1,394 | 17.0% | 13.6% |
| Edmund | 1,161 | 15.1% | 35.8% |
| Pelion | 985 | 44.5% | 9.9% |
Counties in South Carolina with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Lexington County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg County | 120 | 8.3 | −0.1 |
| Anderson County | 79 | 8.6 | +0.1 |
| Greenville County | 197 | 8.3 | −0.2 |
| Newberry County | 16 | 8.6 | +0.2 |
| York County | 105 | 8.7 | +0.3 |
| Charleston County | 184 | 8.8 | +0.3 |
Licenses for landscapers in South Carolina
Federal rules and model codes for landscapers
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
What you can do on Seayora in Lexington County
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Lexington County, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Lexington County beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Lexington County, save the ones you like and apply online.
Questions about Lexington County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Lexington County?
The Census Bureau counts 112 landscaping service businesses with employees in Lexington County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Lexington County?
Pay is published by state: across South Carolina, landscapers earn a median of $36,130 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Lexington County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by South Carolina, and a city or county in Lexington County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: landscapers in South Carolina (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington County, South Carolina
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .