Dalzell is a small town of 3,417 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $62,159
and a 9.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dalzell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dalzell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dalzell 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: 92.9
Dalzell's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dalzell costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dalzell, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$134,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$953
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,159
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Dalzell's violent crime rate is 918.3 per 100,000 residents
— 142% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
918.3 /100k
Property Crime
2811.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dalzell is served primarily by Sumter 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dalzell, SC
National Avg
School District
Sumter 01
—
Elementary Schools
15
—
Middle Schools
6
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dalzell sees average highs of 55.1°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Dalzell's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dalzell roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $134,400 and median rent is $953/month.
Dalzell's violent crime rate is 918.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2811.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dalzell are operated by Sumter 01.
The district has 15 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dalzell, SC has a population of 3,417, a median household income of $62,159, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%.
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.
Dalzell averages 55.1°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dalzell, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29040.
The population of Dalzell, South Carolina is 3,417 with a median age of 30.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dalzell: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $134,400, median household income $62,159, crime index 199 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dalzell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.