At a Glance
Median Income
$61,316
$30,365 per capita
Home Value
$201,800
Zillow: $269,200
Median Rent
$793/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
13.8% smoking rate
How Lugoff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lugoff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lugoff a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lugoff residents earn a median household income of $61,316 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,365. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,568 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lugoff is $201,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,200. Median rent is $793/month, with 28.8% 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 1993.
Education
25.2% of adults in Lugoff hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 47.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,475
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,316
Per Capita$30,365
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$3,417M
Avg Weekly Wage$944
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,800
Rent$793
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$269,200
Housing Units3,806
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,077/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation334 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lugoff was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.