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Red Bank, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lexington County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
10,950 Population 873/sq mi density
$60,348 Median Income $26,545 per capita
$176,200 Home Value $301,872 Zillow
$1,141 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 3,597 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,348 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,200 home value, $1,141/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Red Bank, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,348
20% below
$26,545 per capita
Home Value
$176,200
37% below
Zillow: $301,872
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
2% below
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
62% below
3,597/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Red Bank Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Red Bank's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
63%
Rent
98%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Red Bank a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Red Bank residents earn a median household income of $60,348 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,545. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Red Bank is $176,200 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,872. Median rent is $1,141/month, with 31.7% 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 1991.

Safety & Crime

Red Bank reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,597/100K.

Education

18.7% of adults in Red Bank hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Red Bank has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population10,950
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density873/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,348
Per Capita$26,545
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$19,752M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,200
Rent$1,141
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$301,872
Housing Units4,427
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

F
Violent144/100K
Property3,597/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,865/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation277 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Red Bank was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.