Special Interest
Housing in Laurens County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Laurens County averages $880/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 27% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Laurens County FMR Area are $918 for a studio, $924 for 1‑bedroom, $1,205 for 2‑bedroom, $1,445 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,729 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $325 increase for a 2-bedroom in Laurens County shows a 37% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Laurens County was 4.4% in 2024, compared to South Carolina at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
