At a Glance
Median Income
$28,125
$13,602 per capita
Home Value
$133,400
Zillow: $165,092
Median Rent
$971/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
20.0% smoking rate
How Bayboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bayboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bayboro a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bayboro residents earn a median household income of $28,125 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,602. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bayboro is $133,400 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,092. Median rent is $971/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
4.7% of adults in Bayboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bayboro has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,282
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density689/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$28,125
Per Capita$13,602
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$378M
Avg Weekly Wage$712
Housing
A
Home Value$133,400
Rent$971
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$165,092
Housing Units369
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death13,808/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation8 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband62.9%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bayboro was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.