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Sangaree, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
8,517 Population 4,196/sq mi density
$77,939 Median Income $35,281 per capita
$231,900 Home Value $311,238 Zillow
$1,428 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
297 Violent Crime/100K 3,459 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,939 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,900 home value, $1,428/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sangaree, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,939
4% above
$35,281 per capita
Home Value
$231,900
18% below
Zillow: $311,238
Median Rent
$1,428/mo
23% above
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
22% below
3,459/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Sangaree Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
82%
Rent
123%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sangaree 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

Sangaree residents earn a median household income of $77,939 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,281. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,549 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sangaree is $231,900 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,238. Median rent is $1,428/month, with 27.9% 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 1985.

Safety & Crime

Sangaree reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,459/100K.

Education

16.0% of adults in Sangaree hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sangaree has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population8,517
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density4,196/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,939
Per Capita$35,281
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$6,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,900
Rent$1,428
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$311,238
Housing Units3,474
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent297/100K
Property3,459/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,693/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation71 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Sangaree was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.