Living in Fairfield County, South Carolina

Fairfield County is a county in South Carolina with a population of around 22,747, part of the Columbia, SC MSA metro area. The main communities are Winnsboro, Ridgeway.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,803/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $137K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 56°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Fairfield County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 46 and a predominantly working-class population (17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.