South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Lake Wylie is a small city in South Carolina with a population of 15,177. Residents earn $112,113 per year, which is 49% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Wylie receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lake Wylie stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Wylie is $112,113, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Lake Wylie among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Wylie is $464,200, making it a premium housing market at 65% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,517 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Lake Wylie enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $112,113 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,245 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,635 |
| County GDP | $11,264M |
| Restaurants | 410 |
| Healthcare | 553 |
| Retail | 631 |
| Manufacturing | 265 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,212 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.91% |
| Commute Time | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |
| Census Median | $464,200 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $525,000 |
| Median List Price | $525,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $215 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 19.4% |
| Inventory | 98 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,517 |
| 30% above US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,212 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.91% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,889/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 553 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.3 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 599 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,926/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0985°N, 81.0722°W |
| County FIPS | 37071 |
Winner: Republican by 25 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.4% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,926/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 553 |
| Restaurants | 410 |
| Retail Stores | 631 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Avg Commute | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |