How many renters live in York County, South Carolina?
The County of York County has 294,248 people living in 114,312 households.
There are 62,834 renters living in 30,057 renter households in this County. Renters make up 21.35 percent of the population living in York County.
What is the rental market like in York County, South Carolina?
There are an estimated 115,366 housing units in the York County area. Of these, 31,300 units are rental homes, making up 27 percent of the housing market. For every renter household in York County, South Carolina, there are 1 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in York County?
The rental vacancy rate in York County is 4 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in York County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in York County
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,406 | 4,755 | 13,960 | 8,619 | 1,076 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in York County
A large number of apartments in York County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How many renter households in York County are overburdened by housing costs?
Among renter households in this market, 47 percent have housing cost burden. Further, 25 percent of households are extremely rent overburdened. When renters pay too much for their housing, it leaves little money for other necessities like food, clothes, or medicine.
The federal government says that renters are cost-burdened if they pay more than a third of their monthly income for rent and utilities.
How Much Is Rent in York County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,347 to $2,481. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $1,347 |
| One BR | $1,384 |
| Two BR | $1,554 |
| Three BR | $1,936 |
| Four BR | $2,481 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in York County, South Carolina
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in York County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 832 | 59 percent |
| One BR | 3,666 | 77 percent |
| Two BR | 9,541 | 68 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in York County, South Carolina
How many affordable rental units are in York County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in York County, South Carolina including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | 1,506 |
| Public Housing | 592 |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | 498 |
| Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly | 100 |
| Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities | 76 |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing | 326 |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in York County, South Carolina
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in York County, South Carolina
York County features 2,403 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in York County, South Carolina
There are 1,268 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in York County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in York County, South Carolina
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay York County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in York County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in York County, South Carolina for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,399 and $1,709.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
