At a Glance
Median Income
$236,607
$212,353 per capita
Home Value
$1,723,200
Zillow: $2,192,050
Bachelor's Degree+
86.5%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
5.1% smoking rate
How Kiawah Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kiawah Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kiawah Island a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kiawah Island residents earn a median household income of $236,607 , which is 215% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $212,353. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% 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 Kiawah Island is $1,723,200 , 511% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,192,050. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
86.5% of adults in Kiawah Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(157% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kiawah Island 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.
Data Overview
People
Population2,196
Median Age66.0 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$236,607
Per Capita$212,353
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$1,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,723,200
Rent
Ownership98.1%
Zillow$2,192,050
Housing Units3,885
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity22.8%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking5.1%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death17,986/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
Elevation5 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+86.5%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+49.6%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Kiawah Island was built in 1988.
48.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.