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Brookdale, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Orangeburg County County
Brookdale, SC
At a Glance
How Brookdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brookdale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brookdale residents earn a median household income of $34,279 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,219. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,850 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookdale is $85,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,094. Median rent is $711/month, with 39.4% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Brookdale reports 663 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,806/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Brookdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 68.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookdale has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.