At a Glance
Median Income
$105,583
$52,587 per capita
Home Value
$368,300
Zillow: $340,794
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.3%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
10.5% smoking rate
How Blythewood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blythewood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blythewood a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blythewood residents earn a median household income of $105,583 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,587. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,736 business establishments, including 920 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blythewood is $368,300 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,794. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 24.6% 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 2007.
Education
44.3% of adults in Blythewood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blythewood has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population5,309
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density499/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,583
Per Capita$52,587
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$37,438M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,207
Housing
A+
Home Value$368,300
Rent$1,083
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$340,794
Housing Units1,974
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation514 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.3%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Blythewood was built in 2007.
25.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 920 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.