Sangaree, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County

3.9 /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
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,939 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,900 home value, $1,428/mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

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
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sangaree a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 1.8% (50% 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.

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 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

Population8,517
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density4,196/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans19.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,939
Per Capita$35,281
Unemployment1.8%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
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
Broadband93.6%
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.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.