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Edisto Beach, SC Eviction Risk Score Beaufort County · South Carolina · Population 1,092

2.1 Very Low
20.9%Tenant-law probability
$1,431–4,142Typical eviction cost
41 daysTypical timeline
$1,136Median gross rent
38.8%Rent burden
14.4%Renters

Sub-score breakdown

Local political climate
5.1
GOP margin +10.0% in 2020
Regional political climate
5.1
GOP margin +10.0% in 2020
State political climate
2.1
Economic stress
4.2
3.6% poverty · 4.1% unemployed
Supply constraint
5.1
$1,136 median rent · 14.4% renters
Rent-control risk
8.9
38.8% rent burden
Eviction process difficulty
2.5
Tenant organizing strength
3.1
14.4% renters
Housing court bias
5.7

Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: ACS 2023 5-year + Gazetteer 2024.

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About eviction risk in Edisto Beach, SC

Edisto Beach, SC has an eviction risk score of 2.1 out of 10, placing it in the very low-risk tier for landlords operating in Beaufort County and the state of South Carolina. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 38.8% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Edisto Beach is $1,136/month. About 14.4% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 3.6%, unemployment 4.1%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Beaufort County voted Republican by 10.0 points — classified as moderately landlord-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 2.1/10, Edisto Beach is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

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