Society Hill is a small town of 415 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $31,518
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Society Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Society Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Society Hill 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: 88.0
Society Hill's overall cost of living index is 88.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Society Hill costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Society Hill, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$62,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,518
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Society Hill's violent crime rate is 905.2 per 100,000 residents
— 138% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
905.2 /100k
Property Crime
3425.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Society Hill is served primarily by Darlington 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Society Hill, SC
National Avg
School District
Darlington 01
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Society Hill sees average highs of 54.3°F in January
and 90.5°F in July,
with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Society Hill's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Society Hill roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $62,700 and median rent is $675/month.
Society Hill's violent crime rate is 905.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3425.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Society Hill are operated by Darlington 01.
The district has 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 14.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Society Hill, SC has a population of 415, a median household income of $31,518, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Society Hill averages 54.3°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Society Hill, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29593.
The population of Society Hill, South Carolina is 415 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Society Hill: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $62,700, median household income $31,518, crime index 208 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Society Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
