Special Interest
Housing in Greenwood County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Greenwood County averages $898/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the South Carolina median of $1,180 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Greenwood County FMR Area are $746 for a studio, $805 for 1‑bedroom, $993 for 2‑bedroom, $1,207 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,356 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $95 increase for a 2-bedroom in Greenwood County shows a 11% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Greenwood County was 5.2% in 2024, compared to South Carolina at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
