At a Glance
Median Income
$72,365
$35,758 per capita
Home Value
$230,100
Zillow: $486,890
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
12.1% smoking rate
How Ravenel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ravenel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ravenel a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ravenel residents earn a median household income of $72,365 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,758. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% 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 Ravenel is $230,100 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $486,890. Median rent is $1,104/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
28.4% of adults in Ravenel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ravenel has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,594
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born12.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,365
Per Capita$35,758
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$1,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,100
Rent$1,104
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$486,890
Housing Units1,127
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death17,986/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation25 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ravenel was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
12.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.