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Oconee County
  • County in South Carolina
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Oconee County

#10 in Best Counties to Buy a House in South Carolina
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      A minus
    3. Nightlife
      B
    4. Good for Families
      A minus
    5. Diversity
      B minus
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      B minus
    Oconee County is located in South Carolina with a population of 77,932. Oconee County is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. In Oconee County, most residents own their homes. In Oconee County there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Oconee County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Oconee County are highly rated.
    Population
    77,932
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $169,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $801
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      260
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      45.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      19.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      455
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,560.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      175.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Oconee County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,842
    National
    $69,021
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