salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (86.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 65.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,480 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other South Carolina cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of South Carolina. It is number 93 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Five Forks?
Share of households by yearly income. 55.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Five Forks
| Size | Five Forks | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,492 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,263 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,108 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,398 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Five Forks overall?
Everyday prices in South Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Five Forks, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Five Forks
Life in Five Forks
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Five Forks?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,076 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $452,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,220 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Five Forks, SC?
Renting in Five Forks costs a median of about $2,062 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Five Forks?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,480 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Five Forks cheap or expensive?
Five Forks is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.2% of the typical household income of $152,916. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Five Forks?
The median homeowner in Five Forks pays $2,198 a year in property taxes, about 0.49% of the median home value.
Is Five Forks more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in South Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Five Forks?
The median home value in Five Forks is $452,200, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
18,656 people live in Five Forks. Numbers are typical (middle) values.