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Oconee County
  • County in South Carolina

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Housing
    grade B+
  3. Nightlife
    grade B
  4. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  5. Diversity
    grade B minus
  6. Jobs
    grade B minus
  7. Weather
    grade B
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  11. Commute
    grade B minus

editorial

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 above average.

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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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Oconee County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

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

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14%
    national  11%

Working in Oconee County

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

Oconee County Reviews

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