South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Northlake is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 3,848. Residents earn $79,531 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Northlake receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Northlake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Northlake is $79,531, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Northlake is $241,700, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,026 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Northlake 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 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,531 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,835 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $995 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,518 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,568 |
| County GDP | $10,558M |
| Restaurants | 432 |
| Healthcare | 404 |
| Retail | 712 |
| Manufacturing | 204 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,852 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.18% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Census Median | $241,700 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $460,000 |
| Median List Price | $460,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $112 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 44 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,026 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,852 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.18% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 42 |
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.3 inches |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 681 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 932/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5706°N, 82.6843°W |
| County FIPS | 45007 |
Winner: Republican by 47.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 932/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Restaurants | 432 |
| Retail Stores | 712 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 42 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |