South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Port Royal is a small city in South Carolina with a population of 15,047. Residents earn $70,330 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Port Royal receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Port Royal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Port Royal is $70,330, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Port Royal is $298,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,606 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Port Royal is below the national average at 306 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,604 per 100,000, 33% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Port Royal enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 88.9% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.1% |
| 17% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,330 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,843 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,053 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,088 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,748 |
| County GDP | $12,873M |
| Restaurants | 590 |
| Healthcare | 573 |
| Retail | 806 |
| Manufacturing | 88 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,407 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.15% |
| Commute Time | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Census Median | $298,000 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $349,503 |
| Median List Price | $403,999 |
| Median List Price | $403,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $170 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 29.7% |
| Inventory | 91 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,606 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,609 |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 38.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,407 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.15% |
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,369/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 573 |
| Total Violent | 306.4/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Murder | 8.5/100K |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Rape | 25.5/100K |
| Robbery | 127.7/100K |
| Assault | 144.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,604.5/100K |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 510.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,966.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 127.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | -5 ft (-2 m) |
| Area | 17.0 sq mi (44.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 885/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3554°N, 80.7003°W |
| County FIPS | 45013 |
Winner: Republican by 14.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.3% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 885/sq mi |
| Total Area | 17.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 573 |
| Restaurants | 590 |
| Retail Stores | 806 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Avg Commute | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |