At a Glance
Median Income
$75,250
$34,691 per capita
Home Value
$230,300
Zillow: $339,745
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
205/100K
1,404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Rincon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rincon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rincon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rincon residents earn a median household income of $75,250 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,691. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,189 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rincon is $230,300 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,745. Median rent is $1,248/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Rincon reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,404/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.1% of adults in Rincon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rincon has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population11,152
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,144/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,250
Per Capita$34,691
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$3,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,300
Rent$1,248
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$339,745
Housing Units4,657
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent205/100K
Property1,404/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault136/100K
Burglary253/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,467/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation73 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rincon was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.