Isle of Palms, SC
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Isle of Palms, SC
At a Glance
How Isle of Palms Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Isle of Palms's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Isle of Palms a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Isle of Palms residents earn a median household income of $148,029 , which is 97% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $119,415. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,449 business establishments, including 1,560 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Isle of Palms is $1,192,200 , 323% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,723,292. Median rent is $3,236/month, with 24.6% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Isle of Palms reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,325/100K.
Education
69.7% of adults in Isle of Palms hold a bachelor's degree or higher (107% above the national average). 99.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Isle of Palms has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.