Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
22%
Laurens
Laurens, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$593
Population
8,947
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Small-town South Carolina allure that’s only a short drive from the city
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Known as the “Gateway to the Upstate,” Laurens sits between Columbia and the Greenville-Spartanburg metroplex along Interstate 26. An affordable cost of living, characterful homes and apartments, and a charming downtown area make Laurens an appealing option for anyone who enjoys the intimacy of a small town but still needs the convenience of a more metropolitan area nearby. Residents come together every year in the town square for Squealin’ on the Square, a celebration of barbecue and community complete with live music, arts & crafts, and more.
There are historic homes all around Laurens that showcase the town’s history, such as the Williams Dunlap Simpson House. Hillcrest Drive and Main Street still hold a great number of local hotspots and downhome eateries to enjoy as well. Lake Murray is less than hour’s drive southeast, and Columbia another 20 minutes past that. The up-and-coming city of Greenville is just a 45-minute drive northwest, so you’ll never be without entertainment options.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,431
Average: $67,611
Education
1,103
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,624
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Laurens has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Laurens, SC is $593 for one bedroom, $648 for two bedrooms, and $748 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Laurens has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$593/month
486 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Laurens, SC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
504 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
416 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
457 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
331 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
399 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,554 Students
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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.