At a Glance
Median Income
$96,032
$60,478 per capita
Home Value
$594,800
Zillow: $704,483
Bachelor's Degree+
46.4%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
16.0% smoking rate
How Meggett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meggett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meggett a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meggett residents earn a median household income of $96,032 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,478. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 916 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meggett is $594,800 , 111% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $704,483. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
46.4% of adults in Meggett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meggett has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,274
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,032
Per Capita$60,478
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$1,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
B
Home Value$594,800
Rent
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$704,483
Housing Units744
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death17,986/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation19 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.4%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute36 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Meggett was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.