What is the median household income in Olar?

The median household income in Olar, SC is $39,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Olar, SC?

Olar has an average high temperature of 59.1°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Olar, SC affordable or expensive?

Olar's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Olar is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $56,300 and the median rent is $950 per month.

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

Olar has a violent crime rate of 753.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2815.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

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

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

Is Olar, SC a Good Place to Live?

Olar is a small town of 179 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $39,375 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Olar stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Olar 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: 88.6

Olar's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Olar costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Olar, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$56,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Olar's violent crime rate is 753.6 per 100,000 residents — 98% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

753.6 /100k

Property Crime

2815.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Olar, 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	11.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Olar sees average highs of 59.1°F in January and 93.1°F in July, with 48.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Olar, SC
Average High — January	59.1°F
Average High — July	93.1°F
Annual Precipitation	48.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Olar, SC	National Avg
Population	179	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	49.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	40.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	30.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Govan, SC 3 mi Ulmer, SC 6 mi Hilda, SC 8 mi Denmark, SC 10 mi Kline, SC 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Olar

Olar, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29843

Olar vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olar, SC affordable or expensive?

Olar's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Olar roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $56,300 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Olar, SC?

Olar's violent crime rate is 753.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2815.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Olar?

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

Is Olar, SC a good place to live?

Olar, SC has a population of 179, a median household income of $39,375, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Olar?

Olar averages 59.1°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.7 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Olar?

Olar, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29843.

What is the population of Olar?

The population of Olar, South Carolina is 179 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Olar?

Key numbers for living in Olar: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $56,300, median household income $39,375, crime index 173 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Olar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.