Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Manning

Affordability in Manning, SC

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Manning is $594 and the median household income is $28,569 annually, with renters making up 46% of occupied households. These figures help put the local cost of assisted housing in context -- subsidized rents at the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Manning are set based on income, not market rates.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Manning Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,058 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdictional definitions.

Getting Around Manning

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Manning scores 30 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Bike Score of 38 out of 100. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited fixed-route public transit typical of smaller South Carolina cities. Most errands and commutes will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 6 public schools serve Manning across 1 district, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Manning, SC

The median household income in Manning is $28,569 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median asking rent of $594 per month across all rentals in the city (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can make a meaningful difference for renters here.

The 228 income-restricted units across Manning's 8 HUD-assisted and affordable properties are designed to keep monthly costs proportional to what residents actually earn -- typically capping rent at 30% of a household's adjusted income.

• Median household income: $28,569/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $594/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 46% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units available: 228 across 8 properties

Environment & Flood Risk

All 8 assisted properties in Manning have been mapped for flood zone exposure. None carry a high-risk flood designation, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about flood exposure.