Cottageville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Colleton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,154 Population 337/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $28,737 per capita
$144,800 Home Value $230,711 Zillow
$915 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
187 Violent Crime/100K 1,681 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,800 home value, $915/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cottageville, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,750
9% below
$28,737 per capita
Home Value
$144,800
49% below
Zillow: $230,711
Median Rent
$915/mo
21% below
17.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
51% below
1,681/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Cottageville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cottageville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
51%
Rent
79%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cottageville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cottageville residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,737. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 916 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cottageville is $144,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,711. Median rent is $915/month, with 17.8% 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 1992.

Safety & Crime

Cottageville reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,681/100K.

Education

11.5% of adults in Cottageville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cottageville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,154
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density337/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$28,737
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,800
Rent$915
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$230,711
Housing Units423
Rent Burden17.8%

Crime

F
Violent187/100K
Property1,681/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death17,986/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation47 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute42 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Cottageville was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.