At a Glance
Median Income
$148,029
$119,415 per capita
Home Value
$1,192,200
Zillow: $1,586,373
Median Rent
$3,236/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
23/100K
1,970/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.7%
99.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.1%
6.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Isle of Palms 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
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 0.7% (81% 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 $1,586,373. 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 23 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,970/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,350
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density980/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$148,029
Per Capita$119,415
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$50,462M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,313
Housing
C
Home Value$1,192,200
Rent$3,236
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$1,586,373
Housing Units4,429
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent23/100K
Property1,970/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault23/100K
Burglary458/100K
Health
Obesity24.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking6.4%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death8,317/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.7%
High School+99.8%
Graduate+38.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed199 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Isle of Palms was founded in 1938.
The median home in Isle of Palms was built in 1986.
26.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 199 Mbps.
There are 1,560 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 57 fatal vehicle crashes.
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