Housing in Pickens County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Pickens County averages $972/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 34% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Pickens County FMR Area are $1,269 for a studio, $1,329 for 1‑bedroom, $1,457 for 2‑bedroom, $1,754 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,114 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $485 increase for a 2-bedroom in Pickens County shows a 50% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Pickens County was 4.0% in 2024, compared to South Carolina at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Central

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Anderson
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Anderson
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Anderson
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Anderson
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Anderson
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Anderson
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Anderson
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Anderson
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Anderson
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14.3
Anderson
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Pickens
SC
15.5
Pickens
SC
17.5
Pickens
SC
18.0
Pickens
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Pickens
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Oconee
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Oconee
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21.0
Oconee
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22.8
Pickens
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23.7
Pickens
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26.4
Oconee
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28.0
Oconee
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30.4
Oconee
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30.8
Oconee
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Pickens
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Oconee
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33.2
Oconee
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Oconee
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Oconee
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