Eastover is a small town of 616 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $21,620
and a 12.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eastover stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Eastover is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eastover 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
Eastover's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eastover costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eastover, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$100,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$658
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$21,620
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Eastover's violent crime rate is 772.8 per 100,000 residents
— 103% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
772.8 /100k
Property Crime
3046.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eastover is served primarily by Richland 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eastover, SC
National Avg
School District
Richland 01
—
Elementary Schools
29
—
Middle Schools
9
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
72.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eastover sees average highs of 57.9°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 46.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Eastover's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eastover roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $100,500 and median rent is $658/month.
Eastover's violent crime rate is 772.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3046.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eastover are operated by Richland 01.
The district has 29 elementary, 9 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 3.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eastover, SC has a population of 616, a median household income of $21,620, and an unemployment rate of 12.6%.
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.
Eastover averages 57.9°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.2 inches
with about 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Eastover, South Carolina is 616 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eastover: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $100,500, median household income $21,620, crime index 180 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eastover side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
