What are the schools like in Abbeville, SC?

Abbeville is served primarily by Abbeville 60. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Abbeville?

The median household income in Abbeville, SC is $41,025 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Abbeville, SC?

Abbeville has an average high temperature of 54.9°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches.

Abbeville, SC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Abbeville, SC affordable or expensive?

Abbeville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Abbeville is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $109,900 and the median rent is $801 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Abbeville, SC?

Abbeville has a violent crime rate of 370.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1316.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Abbeville, SC a Good Place to Live?

Abbeville is a small town of 4,892 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $41,025 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Abbeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Abbeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Abbeville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.5

Abbeville's overall cost of living index is 90.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Abbeville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Abbeville, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$109,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$801	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,025	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Abbeville's violent crime rate is 370.1 per 100,000 residents — 3% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

370.1 /100k

Property Crime

1316.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Abbeville is served primarily by Abbeville 60. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Abbeville, SC	National Avg
School District	Abbeville 60	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Abbeville sees average highs of 54.9°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Abbeville, SC
Average High — January	54.9°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Abbeville, SC	National Avg
Population	4,892	—
Median Age	38.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	44.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	51.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Promised Land, SC 9 mi Hodges, SC 11 mi Due West, SC 11 mi Cokesbury, SC 12 mi Greenwood, SC 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Abbeville

Abbeville, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29620

Abbeville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbeville, SC affordable or expensive?

Abbeville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Abbeville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $109,900 and median rent is $801/month.

What is the crime rate in Abbeville, SC?

Abbeville's violent crime rate is 370.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1316.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Abbeville?

Public schools in Abbeville are operated by Abbeville 60. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Abbeville, SC a good place to live?

Abbeville, SC has a population of 4,892, a median household income of $41,025, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Abbeville?

Abbeville averages 54.9°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Abbeville?

Abbeville, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29620.

What is the population of Abbeville?

The population of Abbeville, South Carolina is 4,892 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Abbeville?

Key numbers for living in Abbeville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $109,900, median household income $41,025, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Abbeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.