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Housing in Oconee County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Oconee County averages $881/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 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Oconee County FMR Area are $747 for a studio, $752 for 1‑bedroom, $987 for 2‑bedroom, $1,209 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,402 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $106 increase for a 2-bedroom in Oconee County shows a 12% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Oconee County was 3.9% in 2024, compared to South Carolina at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
