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New Ellenton, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Aiken County County
New Ellenton, SC
At a Glance
How New Ellenton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Ellenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Ellenton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Ellenton residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,455. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,807 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Ellenton is $164,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,130. Median rent is $695/month, with 14.2% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
New Ellenton reports 932 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 145% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,072/100K. The murder rate is 46.6/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in New Ellenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Ellenton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.