Barnwell, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Barnwell County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,616
Population
589/sq mi density
$43,239
Median Income
$25,229 per capita
$137,300
Home Value
$182,412 Zillow
$545
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
1,230
Violent Crime/100K
3,404 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$43,239 median income, 15.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$137,300 home value, $545/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,230 violent crimes/100K (224% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$137,300
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$545/mo
53% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,213
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$137,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$182,412
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.2%
Owner-Occupied
35.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$699/mo
1 Bedroom
$709/mo
2 Bedroom
$930/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,115/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,231/mo
Census median rent:
$545/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $137,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $182,412 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $545 |
| FMR Studio | $699 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $709 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $930 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,115 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,231 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 64.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,213 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 33.0% |