Andrews is a small town of 3,617 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $42,337
and a 0.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Andrews stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes. Whether Andrews is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Andrews 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: 92.5
Andrews's overall cost of living index is 92.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Andrews costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Andrews, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$110,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,019
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,337
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Andrews's violent crime rate is 710.9 per 100,000 residents
— 87% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
710.9 /100k
Property Crime
3791.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Andrews is served primarily by Georgetown 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Andrews, SC
National Avg
School District
Georgetown 01
—
Elementary Schools
10
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Andrews sees average highs of 58.1°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation
.
Andrews's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Andrews roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $110,600 and median rent is $1,019/month.
Andrews's violent crime rate is 710.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3791.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Andrews are operated by Georgetown 01.
The district has 10 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 10.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Andrews, SC has a population of 3,617, a median household income of $42,337, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
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.
Andrews averages 58.1°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Andrews, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29510.
The population of Andrews, South Carolina is 3,617 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Andrews: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $110,600, median household income $42,337, crime index 184 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Andrews side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
