Winnsboro is a small town of 3,239 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $31,194
and a 10.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Winnsboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Winnsboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Winnsboro 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
Winnsboro's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Winnsboro costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Winnsboro, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$122,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$857
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,194
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Winnsboro's violent crime rate is 383.9 per 100,000 residents
— 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
383.9 /100k
Property Crime
2335.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Winnsboro is served primarily by Fairfield 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Winnsboro, SC
National Avg
School District
Fairfield 01
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Winnsboro sees average highs of 53.1°F in January
and 91.1°F in July,
with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation
.
Winnsboro's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Winnsboro roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $122,100 and median rent is $857/month.
Winnsboro's violent crime rate is 383.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2335.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Winnsboro are operated by Fairfield 01.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Winnsboro, SC has a population of 3,239, a median household income of $31,194, and an unemployment rate of 10.6%.
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.
Winnsboro averages 53.1°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Winnsboro, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29180.
The population of Winnsboro, South Carolina is 3,239 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Winnsboro: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $122,100, median household income $31,194, crime index 105 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winnsboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
