Abbeville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Abbeville County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,863 Population 782/sq mi density
$38,983 Median Income $24,729 per capita
$108,500 Home Value $219,789 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
370 Violent Crime/100K 1,316 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$38,983 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,500 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
370 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Abbeville, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,983
48% below
$24,729 per capita
Home Value
$108,500
62% below
Zillow: $219,789
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
370/100K
3% below
1,316/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Abbeville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Abbeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
38%
Rent
49%
Poverty
163%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Abbeville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Abbeville residents earn a median household income of $38,983 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,729. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Abbeville is $108,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,789. Median rent is $575/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Abbeville reports 370 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,316/100K.

Education

14.9% of adults in Abbeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Abbeville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,863
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density782/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,983
Per Capita$24,729
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$846M
Avg Weekly Wage$949

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,500
Rent$575
Ownership44.8%
Zillow$219,789
Housing Units2,257
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

F
Violent370/100K
Property1,316/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,941/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation557 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Abbeville was founded in 1764.
The median home in Abbeville was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.