At a Glance
Median Income
$58,095
$35,261 per capita
Home Value
$158,900
Zillow: $213,077
Median Rent
$1,358/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
741/100K
2,832/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
14.5% smoking rate
How Cayce Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cayce's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cayce a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cayce residents earn a median household income of $58,095 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,261. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cayce is $158,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,077. Median rent is $1,358/month, with 28.9% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Cayce reports 741 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,832/100K.
Education
30.5% of adults in Cayce hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cayce has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,718
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density813/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,095
Per Capita$35,261
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$19,752M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,900
Rent$1,358
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$213,077
Housing Units7,056
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent741/100K
Property2,832/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,865/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation129 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Cayce was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.