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Blythewood, SC
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Blythewood, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Blythewood a Good Place to Live?
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 2.8% (22% below 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 $337,711. 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.
Safety & Crime
Blythewood reports 717 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,906/100K.
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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.