At a Glance
Median Income
$46,644
$24,870 per capita
Home Value
$46,200
Zillow: $156,094
Median Rent
$852/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
18.7% smoking rate
How Edisto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edisto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Edisto a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Edisto residents earn a median household income of $46,644 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,870. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,850 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edisto is $46,200 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,094. Median rent is $852/month, with 33.8% 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.
Education
17.8% of adults in Edisto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edisto has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,261
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,644
Per Capita$24,870
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$4,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$46,200
Rent$852
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$156,094
Housing Units1,047
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation223 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute34 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Edisto was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.