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HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in Chester County, South Carolina?

$67,400/yr 1.7%vs 2025 ($66,300)

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, SC

The HUD Income Limits (2026) for Chester County, South Carolina (Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area) show a median income of $67,400 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $33,000, 50% AMI is $37,300, and 80% AMI is $59,700. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

Median Income in Chester County, SC and Neighbouring Counties

Chester County: $67,400Union: $63,100York: $117,400Lancaster: $113,900Fairfield: $92,400$67,400$63,100$117,400$113,900$92,400

Income Limits by Household Size

Household Size30% AMI50% AMI80% AMI
1$15,960$26,150$41,800
2$21,640$29,850$47,800
3$27,320$33,600$53,750
4$33,000$37,300$59,700
5$38,680$40,300$64,500
6$43,300$43,300$69,300
7$46,300$46,300$74,050
8$49,250$49,250$78,850

How does Chester County, SC compare?

Median income ranked against all counties in South Carolina.

Higher income limits than 26% of counties in South Carolina · 35th of 46

Lowest: Allendale County($55,000)
Highest: Dorchester County($117,500)
#CountyValue
1Dorchester County$117,500
1Berkeley County$117,500
1Charleston County$117,500
… 31 more …
35Chester County(you are here)$67,400
… 8 more …
44Dillon County$55,000
44Allendale County$55,000
46Marion County$51,500

Frequently asked questions

What are the Income Limits in Chester County, South Carolina for 2026?

The area median income in Chester County, South Carolina is $67,400 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $33,000 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $37,300 at 50% (very low income), and $59,700 at 80% (low income). The full table by household size is above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, 2026 Income Limits.

What is the median income in Chester County, South Carolina?

HUD puts the area median income for Chester County, South Carolina at $67,400 a year in 2026.

What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in Chester County, South Carolina?

For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in Chester County, South Carolina is $47,800 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $29,850, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $21,640. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.

How do income limits in Chester County change with household size?

HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in Chester County, the limit is $41,800 for a 1-person household, $47,800 for 2 people, $59,700 for 4 people, and $78,850 for 8 people. The table above lists every household size at 30%, 50%, and 80% AMI.

What do 30%/50%/80% AMI mean?

AMI stands for Area Median Income. 30% AMI means the income threshold is 30% of the area's median income. Households at or below 30% AMI are classified as extremely low income, 50% as very low income, and 80% as low income. These thresholds determine eligibility for federal housing programs like Section 8 vouchers and LIHTC properties.

When are Income Limits in Chester County updated?

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

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