At a Glance
Median Income
$112,113
$51,944 per capita
Home Value
$464,200
Zillow: $599,590
Median Rent
$1,517/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.4%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9.7% smoking rate
How Lake Wylie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Wylie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Wylie a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Wylie residents earn a median household income of $112,113 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,944. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,635 business establishments, including 410 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Wylie is $464,200 , 65% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $599,590. Median rent is $1,517/month, with 34.3% 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 2005.
Education
46.4% of adults in Lake Wylie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Wylie has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population15,177
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,926/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$112,113
Per Capita$51,944
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$11,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A
Home Value$464,200
Rent$1,517
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$599,590
Housing Units5,646
Rent Burden34.3%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death11,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation599 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.4%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Wylie was built in 2005.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 410 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.