Allendale, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Barnwell County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,595 Population 784/sq mi density
$25,250 Median Income $17,054 per capita
$65,300 Home Value $67,833 Zillow
$685 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
2,263 Violent Crime/100K 4,897 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$25,250 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,300 home value, $685/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,263 violent crimes/100K (496% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Allendale, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,250
66% below
$17,054 per capita
Home Value
$65,300
77% below
Zillow: $67,833
Median Rent
$685/mo
41% below
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,263/100K
496% above
4,897/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
44.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
56% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Allendale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
34%
Home Value
23%
Rent
59%
Poverty
360%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
596%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Allendale 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

Allendale residents earn a median household income of $25,250 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,054. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 427 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Allendale is $65,300 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $67,833. Median rent is $685/month, with 34.5% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Allendale reports 2,263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 496% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,897/100K.

Education

20.9% of adults in Allendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Allendale has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,595
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density784/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$25,250
Per Capita$17,054
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty44.7%
County GDP$701M
Avg Weekly Wage$834

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,300
Rent$685
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$67,833
Housing Units1,450
Rent Burden34.5%

Crime

F
Violent2,263/100K
Property4,897/100K

Health

Obesity50.1%
Diabetes19.7%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death17,191/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation189 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score2.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute31 min
Broadband70.1%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Allendale was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.