Darlington County, SC at a glance
Median household income
$48,581$4,048 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Darlington County, SC?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Darlington County, SC? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Darlington County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $850 | $10,200 | $34,000 | 21% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $856 | $10,272 | $34,240 | 21.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,098 | $13,176 | $43,920 | 27.1% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,317 | $15,804 | $52,680 | 32.5% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,499 | $17,988 | $59,960 | 37% |
Rent in Darlington County, SC, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Darlington County, SC
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $48,581 a year ($4,048 a month before tax).
What $48,581 leaves after South Carolina taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and South Carolina tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Darlington County, SC: common questions
What is the median household income in Darlington County, SC?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Darlington County, SC is $48,581 per year (approximately $4,048 per month).
What is the average rent in Darlington County, SC?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $850 for a studio, $856 for one bedroom, $1,098 for two, $1,317 for three and $1,499 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Darlington County, SC expensive to live in?
Prices there run 13.2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 86.8, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Darlington County, SC?
To keep a $1,098 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $43,920 a year, or $3,660 a month. That is 90% of what the typical household in Darlington County, SC earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Darlington County, SC?
On the local median income of $48,581 ($4,048 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,024 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,215 for everything else and $810 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,098 takes 54% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Darlington County, SC?
Homes in South Carolina paid 15.6¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $140. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.