At a Glance
Median Income
$42,393
$27,909 per capita
Home Value
$236,100
Zillow: $189,445
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
16.1% smoking rate
How North Santee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Santee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Santee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Santee residents earn a median household income of $42,393 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,909. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 647 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Santee is $236,100 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,445. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
24.6% of adults in North Santee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Santee 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 50.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population528
Median Age66.3 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans21.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,393
Per Capita$27,909
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$962M
Avg Weekly Wage$792
Housing
B+
Home Value$236,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$189,445
Housing Units418
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death15,443/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation81 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in North Santee was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.