North Santee, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Clarendon County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
528 Population 58/sq mi density
$42,393 Median Income $27,909 per capita
$236,100 Home Value $189,445 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$42,393 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$236,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher

North Santee, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,393
44% below
$27,909 per capita
Home Value
$236,100
16% below
Zillow: $189,445
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
27% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
56%
Home Value
84%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
0%
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.