Hollywood, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Colleton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
5,330 Population 227/sq mi density
$77,415 Median Income $49,440 per capita
$450,400 Home Value $514,172 Zillow
$1,142 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$77,415 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$450,400 home value, $1,142/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hollywood, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,415
3% above
$49,440 per capita
Home Value
$450,400
60% above
Zillow: $514,172
Median Rent
$1,142/mo
2% below
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
0% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Hollywood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
103%
Home Value
160%
Rent
98%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hollywood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hollywood residents earn a median household income of $77,415 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,440. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% 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 Hollywood is $450,400 , 60% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $514,172. Median rent is $1,142/month, with 34.2% 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 2000.

Education

33.6% of adults in Hollywood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hollywood has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,330
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans15.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,415
Per Capita$49,440
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$1,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

B
Home Value$450,400
Rent$1,142
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$514,172
Housing Units2,459
Rent Burden34.2%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death17,986/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation22 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Hollywood was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.