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Laurens, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Laurens County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,307
Population
912/sq mi density
$55,207
Median Income
$31,735 per capita
$139,800
Home Value
$182,995 Zillow
$795
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
907
Violent Crime/100K
5,100 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,207 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,800 home value, $795/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
907 violent crimes/100K (139% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$139,800
50% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$795/mo
32% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.1%
31% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,263
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$139,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$182,995
Median Sale Price
$247,450
Median List Price
$210,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
45.1%
Owner-Occupied
54.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$863/mo
1 Bedroom
$869/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,133/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,358/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,625/mo
Census median rent:
$795/mo
· Zillow rent:
$873/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
92 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
10
Price Drops
35.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$123
Active Inventory
57
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
45.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $139,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $182,995 |
| Median Sale Price | $247,450 |
| Median List Price | $210,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $123 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $795 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $873 |
| FMR Studio | $863 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $869 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,133 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,358 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,625 |
Market
| Days on Market | 92 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 35.1% |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Active Inventory | 57 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $123 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 45.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,263 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |