New Ellenton is a small town of 2,508 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $56,304
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Ellenton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether New Ellenton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Ellenton 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
New Ellenton's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Ellenton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Ellenton, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$155,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$733
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,304
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
New Ellenton's violent crime rate is 212.1 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
212.1 /100k
Property Crime
1527.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Ellenton is served primarily by Aiken 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Ellenton, 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
23.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Ellenton sees average highs of 56.2°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
New Ellenton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Ellenton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $155,100 and median rent is $733/month.
New Ellenton's violent crime rate is 212.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1527.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Ellenton 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. 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Ellenton, SC has a population of 2,508, a median household income of $56,304, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
New Ellenton averages 56.2°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Ellenton, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29809.
The population of New Ellenton, South Carolina is 2,508 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Ellenton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $155,100, median household income $56,304, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Ellenton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.