Johnston, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Edgefield County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,518
Population
961/sq mi density
$34,957
Median Income
$22,252 per capita
$100,400
Home Value
$156,732 Zillow
$803
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
250
Violent Crime/100K
1,050 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$34,957 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,400 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$100,400
64% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$803/mo
31% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.9%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,270
Median year built: 1967
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$100,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$156,732
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.9%
Owner-Occupied
41.1%
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
Census median rent:
$803/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
58.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $100,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,732 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $803 |
| 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 | 58.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,270 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
| Rent Burden | 33.3% |