Burnettown, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Aiken County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,090 Population 561/sq mi density
$38,371 Median Income $20,157 per capita
$189,200 Home Value $242,263 Zillow
$1,014 Median Rent 38.2% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
31 Violent Crime/100K 958 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$38,371 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$189,200 home value, $1,014/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Burnettown, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,371
49% below
$20,157 per capita
Home Value
$189,200
33% below
Zillow: $242,263
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
13% below
38.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
92% below
958/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Burnettown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
67%
Rent
87%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burnettown a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burnettown residents earn a median household income of $38,371 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,157. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,807 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burnettown is $189,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,263. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 38.2% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Burnettown reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 958/100K.

Education

20.9% of adults in Burnettown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burnettown has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population3,090
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density561/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$38,371
Per Capita$20,157
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$10,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,218

Housing

B+
Home Value$189,200
Rent$1,014
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$242,263
Housing Units1,304
Rent Burden38.2%

Crime

F
Violent31/100K
Property958/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,449/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation274 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Burnettown was built in 1981.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.