Lake Murray of Richland, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Fairfield County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
7,057 Population 1,272/sq mi density
$118,435 Median Income $63,888 per capita
$378,900 Home Value $280,062 Zillow
$1,682 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$118,435 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$378,900 home value, $1,682/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
46.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Murray of Richland, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$118,435
58% above
$63,888 per capita
Home Value
$378,900
34% above
Zillow: $280,062
Median Rent
$1,682/mo
45% above
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
39% above
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
13% below
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Lake Murray of Richland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
158%
Home Value
134%
Rent
145%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
139%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Murray of Richland a Good Place to Live?

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4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Murray of Richland residents earn a median household income of $118,435 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,888. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 432 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Murray of Richland is $378,900 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,062. Median rent is $1,682/month, with 24.8% 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 2006.

Education

46.9% of adults in Lake Murray of Richland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Murray of Richland has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,057
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density1,272/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,435
Per Capita$63,888
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

A+
Home Value$378,900
Rent$1,682
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$280,062
Housing Units2,959
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity27.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death18,564/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation370 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+25.5%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute36 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Murray of Richland was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.