Lugoff, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Lugoff is a small city in South Carolina with a population of 9,475. Residents earn $61,316 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
9,475 Population 416/sq mi density
$61,316 Median Income $30,365 per capita
$201,800 Home Value $257,332 Zillow
$793 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,316 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$201,800 home value, $793/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,316
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $201,800
28% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.2%
25% lower than US avg
Median Rent $793
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.4%
16% lower than US avg

How Lugoff Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,475
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,316
Per Capita$30,365
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$3,417M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$201,800
Rent$793
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$257,332

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation334 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+93.0%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute28 min
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Is Lugoff a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lugoff receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Lugoff offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lugoff is $61,316, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lugoff is $201,800, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Lugoff 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 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Lugoff has a population of 9,475 with a density of 416 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72%), with 24.2% Black.

Population

9,475
Total Population
416
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
22.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Lugoff vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.6%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.4%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lugoff vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lugoff is $61,316, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Lugoff vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,316
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,365
Avg Weekly Wage$944
IRS Avg AGI$62,325

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.4%
16% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,568
County GDP$3,417M

Business (County)

Restaurants99
Healthcare110
Retail212
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,797
20% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Work from Home10.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Lugoff is $201,800, 28% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $793 (32% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $257,332.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$201,800
28% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$257,332

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$793
32% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,797
20% below US avg
Effective Rate1.39%
In Lugoff, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.3% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lugoff vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
9% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma9.9%
COPD6.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity24.3%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.1%
Checkup Rate78.6%
Premature Death12,077/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access37.0%
Healthcare Facilities110

Crime Rates: Lugoff vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Lugoff has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.2 inches
24% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation334 ft (102 m)
Area22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²)
Population Density416/sq mi
Coordinates34.2119°N, 80.6976°W
County FIPS45055
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.5%
D 35.3%

Winner: Republican by 28.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.2%
25% below US avg
High School+93.0%
School Test Score4.51
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density416/sq mi
Total Area22.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities110
Restaurants99
Retail Stores212

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Work from Home10.8%

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