Elloree is a small town of 993 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $30,967
and a 15.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Elloree 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 Elloree is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Elloree 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: 93.1
Elloree's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Elloree costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Elloree, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$160,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$871
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$30,967
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Elloree's violent crime rate is 367.6 per 100,000 residents
— 3% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
367.6 /100k
Property Crime
3308.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Elloree is served primarily by Orangeburg.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Elloree, SC
National Avg
School District
Orangeburg
—
Elementary Schools
15
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
8
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Elloree sees average highs of 58.2°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Elloree's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Elloree roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $160,800 and median rent is $871/month.
Elloree's violent crime rate is 367.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3308.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Elloree are operated by Orangeburg.
The district has 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 9.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Elloree, SC has a population of 993, a median household income of $30,967, and an unemployment rate of 15.7%.
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.
Elloree averages 58.2°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Elloree, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29047.
The population of Elloree, South Carolina is 993 with a median age of 61.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Elloree: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $160,800, median household income $30,967, crime index 121 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elloree side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
