Special Interest
Housing in Barnwell County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Barnwell County averages $740/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 42% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Barnwell County FMR Area are $740 for a studio, $751 for 1‑bedroom, $985 for 2‑bedroom, $1,181 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,304 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $245 increase for a 2-bedroom in Barnwell County shows a 33% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Barnwell County was 5.6% in 2024, compared to South Carolina at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
