What is the median household income in Burnettown?

The median household income in Burnettown, SC is $32,279 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Burnettown, SC?

Burnettown has an average high temperature of 56.8°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Burnettown, SC affordable or expensive?

Burnettown's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Burnettown is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $147,300 and the median rent is $967 per month.

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

Burnettown has a violent crime rate of 30.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 958.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

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

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

Is Burnettown, SC a Good Place to Live?

Burnettown is a small town of 3,052 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $32,279 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Burnettown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Burnettown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Burnettown 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: 91.0

Burnettown's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Burnettown costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Burnettown, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$147,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$967	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$32,279	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Burnettown's violent crime rate is 30.9 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

30.9 /100k

Property Crime

958.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Burnettown, 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	21.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Burnettown sees average highs of 56.8°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Burnettown, SC
Average High — January	56.8°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Burnettown, SC	National Avg
Population	3,052	—
Median Age	30.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	19.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	37.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Langley, SC 2 mi Clearwater, SC 3 mi Gloverville, SC 3 mi Warrenville, SC 4 mi Belvedere, SC 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Burnettown

Burnettown, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29816

Burnettown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burnettown, SC affordable or expensive?

Burnettown's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Burnettown roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $147,300 and median rent is $967/month.

What is the crime rate in Burnettown, SC?

Burnettown's violent crime rate is 30.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 958.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Burnettown?

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

Is Burnettown, SC a good place to live?

Burnettown, SC has a population of 3,052, a median household income of $32,279, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. 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 Burnettown?

Burnettown averages 56.8°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Burnettown?

Burnettown, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29816.

What is the population of Burnettown?

The population of Burnettown, South Carolina is 3,052 with a median age of 30.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Burnettown?

Key numbers for living in Burnettown: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $147,300, median household income $32,279, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burnettown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.