Monetta is a small town of 184 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $53,438
and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Monetta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Monetta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Monetta 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
Monetta's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Monetta costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Monetta, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$54,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$889
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,438
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Monetta's violent crime rate is 175.8 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
175.8 /100k
Property Crime
776.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Monetta is served primarily by Aiken 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Monetta, SC
National Avg
School District
Aiken 01
—
Elementary Schools
21
—
Middle Schools
11
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Monetta sees average highs of 54.7°F in January
and 90.5°F in July,
with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Monetta's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Monetta roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $54,300 and median rent is $889/month.
Monetta's violent crime rate is 175.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 776.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Monetta are operated by Aiken 01.
The district has 21 elementary, 11 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Monetta, SC has a population of 184, a median household income of $53,438, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
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.
Monetta averages 54.7°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.4 inches
with about 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Monetta, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29105.
The population of Monetta, South Carolina is 184 with a median age of 52.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Monetta: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $54,300, median household income $53,438, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Monetta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.