The Town FilesSouth Congaree, South Carolina
Town in Lexington County · population 2,377 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,500
- Household income
- $59,539
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 34.4
South Congaree is a town of 2,377 people in Lexington County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $192,500, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 80% of South Carolina towns, better transit than 80% of South Carolina towns, hipper than 70% of South Carolina towns.
How South Congaree 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 South Congaree is worth $192,500, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $59,539, which is more affordable than 60% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $933 a month. 71.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Congaree | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,500 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $933 | $937 |
| Median household income | $59,539 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 71.3% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in South Congaree
| People | South Congaree | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 87.8% |
Weather in South Congaree
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 34.6°F. About 45.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Congaree since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on August 16, 1994 about 6.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 18 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 95 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 2, 1984.
Severe weather in Lexington County since 1996
Lexington County has been included in 25 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 Lexington County
Lexington County had 132,596 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,005 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in South Congaree itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Towns near South Congaree
- Pine Ridge, SC2.6 mi · 2,167 people · home $227,900
- Springdale, SC3.8 mi · 2,744 people · home $221,700
- Edmund, SC4.4 mi · 969 people · home $164,100
- Oak Grove, SC5.1 mi · 12,899 people · home $210,300
- Red Bank, SC5.7 mi · 10,924 people · home $189,000
- White Knoll, SC5.8 mi · 7,858 people · home $249,400
- West Columbia, SC6.0 mi · 17,416 people · home $201,700
- Cayce, SC6.3 mi · 13,781 people · home $166,800
South Congaree questions
Is South Congaree, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Congaree scores better for retirees than 31% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 42%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.4).
How much does a house cost in South Congaree?
The median owner-occupied home in South Congaree is valued at $192,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,539, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $933 a month.
What is the weather like in South Congaree?
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does South Congaree get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Congaree since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on August 16, 1994. 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)