The Town FilesNew Ellenton, South Carolina
Town in Aiken County · population 2,210 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $174,200
- Household income
- $58,476
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 32.9
New Ellenton is a town of 2,210 people in Aiken County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $174,200, close to the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks quieter than 83% of South Carolina towns, better for retirees than 77% of South Carolina towns, more upscale than 76% of South Carolina towns.
How New Ellenton ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Ellenton is worth $174,200, close to the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $58,476, which is more affordable than 69% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $691 a month. 72.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Ellenton | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,200 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $691 | $937 |
| Median household income | $58,476 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 72.6% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Ellenton
| People | New Ellenton | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.3% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 87.8% |
Weather in New Ellenton
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 34.6°F. About 50.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 51 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Ellenton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 13, 2020 about 7.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 20, 2008.
Severe weather in Aiken County since 1996
Aiken County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Aiken County
Aiken County had 65,165 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,331 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in New Ellenton itself the ACS puts it at 9.1%.
Public schools in New Ellenton
2 public schools with 568 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greendale Elementary | PK-5 | 297 | 12.4 |
| New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle | 6-8 | 271 | 12.9 |
Towns near New Ellenton
- Aiken, SC8.1 mi · 32,025 people · home $286,800
- Jackson, SC8.9 mi · 1,521 people · home $199,800
- Gloverville, SC10.6 mi · 2,406 people · home $89,800
- Langley, SC11.0 mi · 1,485 people · home $99,100
- Warrenville, SC11.2 mi · 1,134 people · home $75,500
- Beech Island, SC12.0 mi · 1,421 people · home $116,800
- Graniteville, SC12.4 mi · 2,439 people · home $112,200
- Burnettown, SC12.6 mi · 3,105 people · home $189,800
New Ellenton questions
Is New Ellenton, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Ellenton scores better for retirees than 77% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 83%. 13.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.9).
How much does a house cost in New Ellenton?
The median owner-occupied home in New Ellenton is valued at $174,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,476, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $691 a month.
What is the weather like in New Ellenton?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does New Ellenton get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Ellenton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)