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Lincolnville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
835 Population 696/sq mi density
$36,538 Median Income $25,854 per capita
$220,600 Home Value $345,240 Zillow
$610 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
297 Violent Crime/100K 3,459 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$36,538 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$220,600 home value, $610/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lincolnville, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,538
51% below
$25,854 per capita
Home Value
$220,600
22% below
Zillow: $345,240
Median Rent
$610/mo
48% below
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
22% below
3,459/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Lincolnville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
78%
Rent
52%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lincolnville a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lincolnville residents earn a median household income of $36,538 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,854. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,549 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lincolnville is $220,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,240. Median rent is $610/month, with 30.6% 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 1991.

Safety & Crime

Lincolnville reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,459/100K.

Education

17.0% of adults in Lincolnville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lincolnville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population835
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density696/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,538
Per Capita$25,854
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$6,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Housing

B
Home Value$220,600
Rent$610
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$345,240
Housing Units356
Rent Burden30.6%

Crime

F
Violent297/100K
Property3,459/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,693/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation70 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute35 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lincolnville was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.