Harleyville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
653 Population 616/sq mi density
$60,231 Median Income $30,309 per capita
$192,700 Home Value $226,830 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
149 Violent Crime/100K 1,189 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$60,231 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$192,700 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
149 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Harleyville, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,231
20% below
$30,309 per capita
Home Value
$192,700
32% below
Zillow: $226,830
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
149/100K
61% below
1,189/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Harleyville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
68%
Rent
64%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harleyville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harleyville residents earn a median household income of $60,231 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,309. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,549 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Harleyville is $192,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,830. Median rent is $742/month, with 28.1% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Harleyville reports 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,189/100K.

Education

10.9% of adults in Harleyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harleyville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population653
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density616/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,231
Per Capita$30,309
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$6,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,700
Rent$742
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$226,830
Housing Units353
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent149/100K
Property1,189/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,693/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation89 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute30 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Harleyville was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.