At a Glance
Median Income
$118,668
$58,769 per capita
Home Value
$512,000
Zillow: $527,240
Violent Crime
377/100K
2,469/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.8%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Keowee Key Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Keowee Key's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Keowee Key a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Keowee Key residents earn a median household income of $118,668 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,769. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,956 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Keowee Key is $512,000 , 82% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $527,240. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Keowee Key reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,469/100K.
Education
64.8% of adults in Keowee Key hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Keowee Key has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,307
Median Age66.1 yrs
Density953/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,668
Per Capita$58,769
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$6,019M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
Housing
A
Home Value$512,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$527,240
Housing Units1,683
Rent Burden43.5%
Crime
F
Violent377/100K
Property2,469/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death10,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation943 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.8%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+35.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Keowee Key was built in 1989.
24.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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