Paxville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Clarendon County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
386 Population 368/sq mi density
$56,071 Median Income $27,132 per capita
$156,800 Home Value $136,775 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,071 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,800 home value, $783/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Paxville, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,071
25% below
$27,132 per capita
Home Value
$156,800
44% below
Zillow: $136,775
Median Rent
$783/mo
33% below
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Paxville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Paxville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
56%
Rent
67%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paxville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Paxville residents earn a median household income of $56,071 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,132. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 647 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Paxville is $156,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,775. Median rent is $783/month, with 21.8% 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 1983.

Education

13.1% of adults in Paxville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paxville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population386
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density368/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,071
Per Capita$27,132
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$962M
Avg Weekly Wage$792

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,800
Rent$783
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$136,775
Housing Units152
Rent Burden21.8%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death15,443/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation185 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Paxville was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.