At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$18,210 per capita
Home Value
$97,000
Zillow: $137,601
Median Rent
$563/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
19.2%
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
21.7% smoking rate
How Aurora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aurora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aurora a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aurora residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,210. The unemployment rate stands at 19.2% (433% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,350 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aurora is $97,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,601. Median rent is $563/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
10.7% of adults in Aurora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aurora has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population620
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$18,210
Unemployment19.2%
Poverty21.5%
County GDP$2,369M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,000
Rent$563
Ownership47.9%
Zillow$137,601
Housing Units287
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,293/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation8 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute15 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Aurora was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.