In Darlington, South Carolina, the median home price is $171,127, compared with the South Carolina median of $317,910; median household income is $48,581; the population is 62,558; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 914.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated July 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Darlington at a glance
Population
62,558
Median Household Income
$48,581
Typical Home Value
$171,127
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
914.9
Avg Commute Time
22.5
About Darlington
Darlington has a population of 62,558. The median home value is $171,127, 46% below the South Carolina median. Median household income is $48,581 (30% below the South Carolina median). The most populated towns are Darlington, Hartsville, and North Hartsville.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Darlington
6 towns, by population.
County rankings in South Carolina
Every county in South Carolina, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in South Carolina
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in South Carolina by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in South Carolina
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in South Carolina
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in South Carolina
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in South Carolina
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in South Carolina
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in South Carolina
- 10Best school ratingsSouth Carolina School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in South Carolina
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in South Carolina
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in South Carolina
Darlington at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Darlington?
- Darlington has a population of 62,558 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Darlington?
- The median home value in Darlington is $171,127. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Darlington?
- Median household income in Darlington is $48,581 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Darlington in?
- Darlington is in South Carolina.
- How many towns are in Darlington?
- Darlington contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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