Walterboro is a small town of 5,515 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $46,119
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Walterboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes. Whether Walterboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Walterboro 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: 91.1
Walterboro's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Walterboro costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Walterboro, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$713
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
48.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,119
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Walterboro's violent crime rate is 1006.4 per 100,000 residents
— 165% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1006.4 /100k
Property Crime
5379.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Walterboro is served primarily by Colleton 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Walterboro, SC
National Avg
School District
Colleton 01
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Walterboro sees average highs of 58.1°F in January
and 90.5°F in July,
with 51.4 inches of annual precipitation
.
Walterboro's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Walterboro roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,200 and median rent is $713/month.
Walterboro's violent crime rate is 1006.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 5379.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Walterboro are operated by Colleton 01.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Walterboro, SC has a population of 5,515, a median household income of $46,119, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
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.
Walterboro averages 58.1°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.4 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Walterboro, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29488.
The population of Walterboro, South Carolina is 5,515 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Walterboro: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $150,200, median household income $46,119, crime index 261 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walterboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
