Apartments for rent in Edgefield, SC

Edgefield, South Carolina is a small town with a population of approximately 5,000. Young professionals can expect to feel right at home, as they account for an above-average percentage of the community, though middle-aged professionals also outpace national averages. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just over 43, are older than most cities in South Carolina. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 56% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $549/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in South Carolina. Over the course of a year, renters in Edgefield will save around $4,300 compared to the state average.

Manufacturing is the most common industry in Edgefield, accounting for 5% of the population. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in transportation, making it the top field in the town. Edgefield workers earn an average annual income of just over $43K, about $19,000 less than the South Carolina average. Edgefield's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Edgefield has a large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who possess a high school degree or GED (37%) compared to the national average. Further, 7% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Edgefield residents have an average commute of about 25 minutes. Many residents (20%) drive their own vehicle to work, while public transit isn't used widely. Not many residents commute to work on foot.