Edgefield is a small town of 2,504 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $32,200
and a 16.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Edgefield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Edgefield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Edgefield 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
Edgefield's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Edgefield costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Edgefield, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$692
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$32,200
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Edgefield's violent crime rate is 82.8 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
82.8 /100k
Property Crime
745.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Edgefield is served primarily by Edgefield 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Edgefield, SC
National Avg
School District
Edgefield 01
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Edgefield sees average highs of 56.1°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Edgefield's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Edgefield roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,900 and median rent is $692/month.
Edgefield's violent crime rate is 82.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 745.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Edgefield are operated by Edgefield 01.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Edgefield, SC has a population of 2,504, a median household income of $32,200, and an unemployment rate of 16.9%.
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.
Edgefield averages 56.1°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Edgefield, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29824.
The population of Edgefield, South Carolina is 2,504 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Edgefield: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $96,900, median household income $32,200, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edgefield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
