All Countries
Elko, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Barnwell County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
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
308 sunny days/yr
718
Violent Crime/100K
2,740 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$41,023 median income, 37.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
718 violent crimes/100K (89% above avg)
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
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-Occupied | 79.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 87 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |