Living in Edgefield County, South Carolina

Edgefield County is a county in South Carolina with a population of around 26,514, part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC MSA metro area. The main communities are Edgefield, Johnston, Trenton.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $637/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $251K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.6%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 57°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are 1-3 hours away.

Demographics

Edgefield County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 43 and a predominantly working-class population (17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.