What is the median household income in Lane?

The median household income in Lane, SC is $35,658 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Lane, SC?

Lane has an average high temperature of 59.1°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.6 inches.

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

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

Lane has a violent crime rate of 484.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1643.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

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

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

Is Lane, SC a Good Place to Live?

Lane is a small town of 539 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $35,658 and a 5.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Lane's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Lane city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lane metro area.

Metric	Lane, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$910	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,658	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lane's violent crime rate is 484.1 per 100,000 residents — 27% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

484.1 /100k

Property Crime

1643.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lane, 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	19.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lane sees average highs of 59.1°F in January and 92.6°F in July, with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lane, SC
Average High — January	59.1°F
Average High — July	92.6°F
Annual Precipitation	51.9"
Annual Snowfall	1.6"

Demographics

Metric	Lane, SC	National Avg
Population	539	—
Median Age	54.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	22.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	77.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	33.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Greeleyville, SC 7 mi St. Stephen, SC 9 mi Russellville, SC 10 mi Kingstree, SC 10 mi Foreston, SC 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Lane

Lane, SC is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

29564 29590

Lane vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lane, SC affordable or expensive?

Lane has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $910/month against a median household income of $35,658.

What is the crime rate in Lane, SC?

Lane's violent crime rate is 484.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1643.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lane?

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

Is Lane, SC a good place to live?

Lane, SC has a population of 539, a median household income of $35,658, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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 Lane?

Lane averages 59.1°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lane?

Lane, SC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 29564, 29590.

What is the population of Lane?

The population of Lane, South Carolina is 539 with a median age of 54.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lane?

Key numbers for living in Lane: median home N/A, median household income $35,658, crime index 108 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lane side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.