HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in South Carolina?

$117,500/yr↑ 4.4%vs 2025 ($112,500)

Highest county median income in South Carolina. HUD Income Limits (AMI) across 46 counties.

Median Income in South Carolina and Neighbouring States

Median Income by County

How South Carolina Compares to Other States

Highest county median income ranked against all states with HUD income limit data.

Higher median income than 25% of states · 40th of 52

Lowest: Oklahoma($99,100)

Highest: California($205,500)

#	State	Value
1	California	$205,500
2	New Mexico	$182,500
3	Utah	$167,700
… 36 more …
40	South Carolina(you are here)	$117,500
… 9 more …
50	Oklahoma	$99,100
51	Mississippi	$98,100
52	Puerto Rico	$41,400

Highest & Lowest Median Income by County

#	County	Value
1	Berkeley County	$117,500
2	Charleston County	$117,500
3	Dorchester County	$117,500
44	Allendale County	$55,000
45	Dillon County	$55,000
46	Marion County	$51,500

The HUD Income Limits for 2026 in South Carolina are set at the county level. Select a county below to see the median income and 30/50/80% AMI bands for household sizes 1 through 8. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

County	Median Income	30% AMI (4HH)	50% AMI (4HH)	80% AMI (4HH)
Abbeville County, SC	$73,200	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Aiken County, SC	$90,400	$33,000	$45,200	$72,300
Allendale County, SC	$55,000	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Anderson County, SC	$95,100	$33,000	$47,550	$76,100
Bamberg County, SC	$63,200	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Barnwell County, SC	$67,100	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Beaufort County, SC	$113,000	$33,900	$56,500	$90,400
Berkeley County, SC	$117,500	$35,250	$58,750	$94,000
Calhoun County, SC	$92,400	$33,000	$46,200	$73,900
Charleston County, SC	$117,500	$35,250	$58,750	$94,000
Cherokee County, SC	$73,100	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Chester County, SC	$67,400	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Chesterfield County, SC	$67,100	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Clarendon County, SC	$73,800	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Colleton County, SC	$67,700	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Darlington County, SC	$69,600	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Dillon County, SC	$55,000	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Dorchester County, SC	$117,500	$35,250	$58,750	$94,000
Edgefield County, SC	$90,400	$33,000	$45,200	$72,300
Fairfield County, SC	$92,400	$33,000	$46,200	$73,900
Florence County, SC	$79,300	$33,000	$39,650	$63,450
Georgetown County, SC	$85,600	$33,000	$42,800	$68,500
Greenville County, SC	$106,400	$33,000	$53,150	$85,050
Greenwood County, SC	$74,600	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Hampton County, SC	$61,900	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Horry County, SC	$86,000	$33,000	$43,000	$68,800
Jasper County, SC	$82,300	$33,000	$41,800	$66,850
Kershaw County, SC	$97,800	$33,000	$46,400	$74,250
Lancaster County, SC	$113,900	$33,000	$51,250	$82,000
Laurens County, SC	$79,900	$33,000	$39,950	$63,900
Lee County, SC	$61,400	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Lexington County, SC	$92,400	$33,000	$46,200	$73,900
Marion County, SC	$51,500	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Marlboro County, SC	$57,300	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
McCormick County, SC	$83,800	$33,000	$41,900	$67,050
Newberry County, SC	$78,900	$33,000	$39,450	$63,100
Oconee County, SC	$90,100	$33,000	$44,450	$71,100
Orangeburg County, SC	$73,300	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Pickens County, SC	$106,400	$33,000	$53,150	$85,050
Richland County, SC	$92,400	$33,000	$46,200	$73,900
Saluda County, SC	$92,400	$33,000	$46,200	$73,900
Spartanburg County, SC	$91,200	$33,000	$45,150	$72,250
Sumter County, SC	$74,200	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Union County, SC	$63,100	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
Williamsburg County, SC	$62,700	$33,000	$37,300	$59,700
York County, SC	$117,400	$35,200	$58,700	$93,900

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Frequently asked questions

What are the HUD Income Limits in South Carolina for 2026?

HUD Income Limits in South Carolina for 2026 vary by county. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household across South Carolina's 46 counties spans from $33,000 to $35,250/year. Select a county above for the full household-size breakdown.

When are Income Limits updated in South Carolina?

HUD publishes new income limits annually, typically in spring. The 2026 figures apply for the full calendar year unless HUD issues an interim adjustment.

How does HUD calculate Area Median Income?

HUD calculates Area Median Income using data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), adjusted for inflation using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. HUD then publishes income limits at 30%, 50%, and 80% of the adjusted median for each household size.

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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. 2026 Income Limits.