Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 21% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Orangeburg
Orangeburg, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$817
Population
12,512
Renter Mix
56% Rent
Savor the small-town atmosphere of the Garden City
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Historic
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Diverse
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Charming
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College Town
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Quiet
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Known as “the Garden City,” Orangeburg boasts a tranquil small-town atmosphere in a scenic environment. Orangeburg fosters a sense of community through special events like the annual Festival of Roses and Orangeburg County Fair. Orangeburg is home to three colleges, including South Carolina State University, Claflin University, and Southern Methodist College, which contribute an array of cultural events to the city.
Orangeburg residents have the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of Edisto Memorial Gardens, explore the fascinating exhibits at the I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium, and practice their golf swings at the vast Hillcrest Golf Course. Convenience to U.S. Routes 178 and 301 as well as I-26 makes getting around from Orangeburg simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$26,541
Average: $48,344
Education
3,032
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,938
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Orangeburg has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Orangeburg, SC is $495 for a studio, $817 for one bedroom, $1,099 for two bedrooms, and $1,062 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orangeburg has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$817/month
435 Sq Ft
House
$1,381/month
667 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Orangeburg, SC is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Felton Laboratory Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
317 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
762 Students
Public
Grades K-5
607 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
525 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
520 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
687 Students
Felton Laboratory Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
317 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
396 Students
Public
Grades K-8
125 Students
High School for Health Professions
Public
Grades 9-12
404 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,073 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Orangeburg National Fish Hatchery
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.