Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Elgin
Elgin, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,253
Population
1,795
Renter Mix
15% Rent
South Carolina’s sweet, friendly rural town convenient to Colombia
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Elgin is a small rural town that values southern hospitality. Named an All-America Town, Elgin is an intimate community of friends, family, and neighbors dedicated to helping one another. The biggest efforts are seen in the winter and fall months when the town hosts donation drives like Toys for Tots. The town is very quiet but gets busy during the regionally famed Catfish Stomp. This annual festival is the biggest of the year, drawing people from across the county to enjoy pageants, a parade, gospel singing, and delicious catfish stew. The Catfish Stomp is held at Potter Community Park each year. The park also hosts other small-town events year-round.
Elgin is in a great location for commuters. The country town is only 20 minutes to Camden and 30 minutes to Columbia, giving quick access to attractions, restaurants, shopping centers, and nightlife spots. Only 12 minutes away, award-winning Village at Sandhill offers department stores, chain restaurants, and a movie theater. Although Elgin is certainly a prime area for commuters looking to rent an apartment in a calm area, it’s an all-around great place for those who want to escape the busy lifestyle that comes with city living.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,051
Average: $80,127
Education
277
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
848
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Elgin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Elgin, SC is $1,253 for one bedroom, $1,440 for two bedrooms, and $1,677 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elgin has increased by 5.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,253/month
849 Sq Ft
House
$2,197/month
1,987 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Elgin, SC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
499 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
591 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
724 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
760 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
558 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
697 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sesqui State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Columbia Metro
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.