Housing in Florence 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 Florence County averages $954/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 Florence County FMR Area are $1,017 for a studio, $1,023 for 1‑bedroom, $1,199 for 2‑bedroom, $1,539 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,705 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $245 increase for a 2-bedroom in Florence County shows a 26% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Florence County was 4.4% in 2024, compared to South Carolina at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Scranton

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County
State
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Florence
SC
0.0
Florence
SC
6.3
Florence
SC
11.0
Florence
SC
13.4
Florence
SC
16.8
Florence
SC
17.7
Florence
SC
19.4
Florence
SC
22.1
Williamsburg
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27.6
Florence
SC
29.7
Williamsburg
SC
34.3
Williamsburg
SC
35.7
Williamsburg
SC
38.1
Williamsburg
SC
42.3
Williamsburg
SC
43.2
Williamsburg
SC
47.0
Georgetown
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52.0
Georgetown
SC
58.1
Georgetown
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60.2
Georgetown
SC
62.5

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