Elko, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Barnwell County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
198 Population 189/sq mi density
$41,023 Median Income $17,849 per capita
$85,700 Home Value $144,959 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,023 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$85,700
70% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
79.2%
21% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
87
Median year built: 1975

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$85,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$144,959
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

79.2%
Owner-Occupied
20.8%
Renter-Occupied
79%
21%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$928/mo
1 Bedroom
$982/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,155/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,450/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,699/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
79.2%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$85,700
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$144,959

Rent

FMR Studio$928
FMR 1-Bedroom$982
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,155
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,450
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,699

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied79.2%
Renter-Occupied20.8%
Homeownership Rate79.2%
Total Housing Units87
Median Year Built1975
Rent Burden51.0%