Lincolnville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
835 Population 696/sq mi density
$36,538 Median Income $25,854 per capita
$220,600 Home Value $341,484 Zillow
$610 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$36,538 median income, 7.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$220,600 home value, $610/mo rent
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: $341,484
Median Rent
$610/mo
48% below
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lincolnville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 7.9% (119% above 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 $341,484. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population835
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density696/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,538
Per Capita$25,854
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$6,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Housing

B
Home Value$220,600
Rent$610
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$341,484
Housing Units356
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain52.7 in/yr
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.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.