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Darlington, SC
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Darlington, SC
At a Glance
How Darlington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Darlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Darlington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Darlington residents earn a median household income of $31,240 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,779. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,246 business establishments, including 111 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Darlington is $163,000 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,953. Median rent is $801/month, with 42.6% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Darlington reports 1,478 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 289% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,580/100K. The murder rate is 17.0/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Darlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Darlington has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.