At a Glance
Median Income
$127,537
$51,585 per capita
Home Value
$457,000
Zillow: $523,379
Median Rent
$1,437/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
640/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.1%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
9.1% smoking rate
How Fort Mill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Mill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Mill a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Mill residents earn a median household income of $127,537 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,585. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53,030 business establishments, including 3,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Mill is $457,000 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $523,379. Median rent is $1,437/month, with 33.2% 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 2010.
Safety & Crime
Fort Mill reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 640/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
58.1% of adults in Fort Mill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Mill has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population28,281
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,442/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,537
Per Capita$51,585
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$186,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$457,000
Rent$1,437
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$523,379
Housing Units9,479
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent46/100K
Property640/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault24/100K
Burglary43/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation634 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.1%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+21.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Fort Mill was founded in 1873.
The median home in Fort Mill was built in 2010.
25.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.
There are 3,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.