Wyboo is a small town of 3,786 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $57,449
and a 9.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wyboo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wyboo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wyboo 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: 93.7
Wyboo's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wyboo costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wyboo, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$198,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$829
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,449
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Wyboo's violent crime rate is 527.5 per 100,000 residents
— 39% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
527.5 /100k
Property Crime
3268.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wyboo is served primarily by Clarendon 06.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wyboo, SC
National Avg
School District
Clarendon 06
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wyboo sees average highs of 55.2°F in January
and 90.5°F in July,
with 55.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Wyboo's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wyboo roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $198,800 and median rent is $829/month.
Wyboo's violent crime rate is 527.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3268.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wyboo are operated by Clarendon 06.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wyboo, SC has a population of 3,786, a median household income of $57,449, and an unemployment rate of 9.6%.
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.
Wyboo averages 55.2°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.7 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wyboo, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29102.
The population of Wyboo, South Carolina is 3,786 with a median age of 55.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wyboo: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $198,800, median household income $57,449, crime index 146 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wyboo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.