What is the median household income in Allendale?

The median household income in Allendale, SC is $19,921 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.2%.

What is the weather like in Allendale, SC?

Allendale has an average high temperature of 58.5°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Allendale, SC affordable or expensive?

Allendale's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Allendale is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $52,200 and the median rent is $706 per month.

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

Allendale has a violent crime rate of 2263.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4897.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What are the schools like in Allendale, SC?

School district data for Allendale is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Is Allendale, SC a Good Place to Live?

Allendale is a small town of 2,702 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $19,921 and a 9.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Allendale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Allendale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Allendale 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: 85.8

Allendale's overall cost of living index is 85.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Allendale costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Allendale, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$52,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$706	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$19,921	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Allendale's violent crime rate is 2263.4 per 100,000 residents — 496% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

2263.4 /100k

Property Crime

4897.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Allendale, SC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Allendale sees average highs of 58.5°F in January and 91.6°F in July, with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Allendale, SC
Average High — January	58.5°F
Average High — July	91.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Allendale, SC	National Avg
Population	2,702	—
Median Age	39.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	12.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	80.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	28.2%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sycamore, SC 5 mi Fairfax, SC 5 mi Kline, SC 8 mi Ulmer, SC 9 mi Brunson, SC 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Allendale

Allendale, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29810

Allendale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allendale, SC affordable or expensive?

Allendale's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Allendale roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $52,200 and median rent is $706/month.

What is the crime rate in Allendale, SC?

Allendale's violent crime rate is 2263.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4897.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Allendale?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Allendale, SC a good place to live?

Allendale, SC has a population of 2,702, a median household income of $19,921, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%. 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 Allendale?

Allendale averages 58.5°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Allendale?

Allendale, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29810.

What is the population of Allendale?

The population of Allendale, South Carolina is 2,702 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Allendale?

Key numbers for living in Allendale: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $52,200, median household income $19,921, crime index 400 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Allendale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.