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Newberry.
About
Life in Newberry
Newberry is a community of 10,733 people in South Carolina. The median household income is $51,260, median rent runs about $837 per month, and median home values are around $142,400. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Newberry at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
29.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
31.5%
Foreign-Born
11.7%
Broadband Internet
87.1%
of households
Population Growth
+1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.7% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Newberry: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Newberry, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (34.9%), and 16.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.8%
of residents
65 and Older
14.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.8%
of households
Married Couples
29.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.40
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% below SC average
Rent, home values, and income in Newberry
In Newberry, rent runs 30% below the SC average, and home values are 45% below the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,283
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $168,812 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for SC
Unemployment in Newberry
Unemployment in Newberry County, which includes Newberry, is close to the SC average.
Unemployment rate
Newberry: Newberry County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Newberry County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Newberry Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.3 min avg
How Newberry residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Newberry, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 37 mi
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Small hub663k passengers boarded in 2025
- 75 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 72% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Newberry runs 72% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
567.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,601
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Newberry Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
62.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Newberry County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Newberry County, which includes Newberry, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19.2M |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9,400 |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,340 |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Newberry County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Edgefield County, SC (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 40 miles from Newberry) is typically good — 248 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
248
per year
Moderate Days
117
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Edgefield County, SC (40 mi away)
Climate90°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Newberry has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.6"
Annual Snowfall
1.4"
Hot Days/Year
70
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
63
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
105
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 31°F | 3.96" |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 3.66" |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.26" |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 3.24" |
| May | 82°F | 58°F | 3.40" |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 4.01" |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 4.85" |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 3.97" |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.24" |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 3.53" |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 4.18" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Newberry
Newberry has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Newberry County Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Newberry
Newberry's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Newberry
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,479 students · in-state tuition $32,750 · 51% graduate · median earnings $51,404 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ninety Six National Historic Site, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Newberry
Newberry has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ninety Six National Historic Site (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ninety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
26 mi awayCongaree National Park
National Park
59 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
60 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
60 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
61 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Newberry
Hal Kohn Memorial Library
1100 Friend Street, Newberry
Cities Near Newberry
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Newberry FAQ
Is Newberry, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Newberry's median rent is $831/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $51,260/year. Median home value is $142,400.
Is Newberry, South Carolina safe?⌄
Newberry's violent crime rate was 568 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2601 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Newberry, South Carolina?⌄
Newberry County, which includes Newberry, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Newberry, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Newberry is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $831/month and median household income is $51,260/year. The median home value is $142,400. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Newberry, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Newberry is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from