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Baxter Village, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Mecklenburg County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,355 Population 3,067/sq mi density
$146,440 Median Income $62,751 per capita
$547,300 Home Value $599,590 Zillow
$1,334 Median Rent 47.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 1,357 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$146,440 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$547,300 home value, $1,334/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Baxter Village, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$146,440
95% above
$62,751 per capita
Home Value
$547,300
94% above
Zillow: $599,590
Median Rent
$1,334/mo
15% above
47.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
88% below
1,357/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.1%
111% above
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Baxter Village Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Baxter Village's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
195%
Home Value
194%
Rent
115%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
211%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baxter Village a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Baxter Village residents earn a median household income of $146,440 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,751. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53,030 business establishments, including 3,143 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baxter Village is $547,300 , 94% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $599,590. Median rent is $1,334/month, with 47.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.

Safety & Crime

Baxter Village reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,357/100K.

Education

71.1% of adults in Baxter Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher (111% above the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Baxter Village has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population4,355
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density3,067/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$146,440
Per Capita$62,751
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$186,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694

Housing

A+
Home Value$547,300
Rent$1,334
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$599,590
Housing Units1,499
Rent Burden47.7%

Crime

F
Violent46/100K
Property1,357/100K

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,929/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation669 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.1%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Baxter Village was built in 2006.
24.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.
There are 3,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.