Dalzell, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lee County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,949 Population 504/sq mi density
$52,723 Median Income $27,526 per capita
$155,000 Home Value $217,149 Zillow
$961 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$52,723 median income, 13.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,000 home value, $961/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Dalzell, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,723
30% below
$27,526 per capita
Home Value
$155,000
45% below
Zillow: $217,149
Median Rent
$961/mo
17% below
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
267% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Dalzell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
55%
Rent
83%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
367%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dalzell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dalzell residents earn a median household income of $52,723 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,526. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dalzell is $155,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,149. Median rent is $961/month, with 33.5% 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 1989.

Education

15.4% of adults in Dalzell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dalzell has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,949
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density504/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,723
Per Capita$27,526
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$507M
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,000
Rent$961
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$217,149
Housing Units1,349
Rent Burden33.5%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death17,808/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation231 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score2.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 56%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Dalzell was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.