South Carolina
Santee is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 1,179. Residents earn $36,856 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Santee receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Santee has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Santee is $36,856, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 37.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Santee is $163,800, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 1,368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 12,211 per 100,000, 523% above the national average.
26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Santee enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,856 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,364 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,044 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,531 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 37.7% |
| 204% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,850 |
| County GDP | $4,007M |
| Restaurants | 183 |
| Healthcare | 217 |
| Retail | 340 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,721 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.66% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $163,800 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $239,759 |
| Median List Price | $297,297 |
| Median List Price | $297,297 |
| $/Sq Ft | $181 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 29.6% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $733 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,721 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.66% |
| Obesity | 44.0% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.3% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.2% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 82.8% |
| Premature Death | 16,385/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Total Violent | 1,368.4/100K |
| 260% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 210.5/100K |
| Assault | 1,157.9/100K |
| Total Property | 12,210.5/100K |
| 523% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,789.5/100K |
| Theft | 9,368.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 1,052.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 45 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.5 inches |
| 33% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 122 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4846°N, 80.4900°W |
| County FIPS | 45075 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.2% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 472/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Restaurants | 183 |
| Retail Stores | 340 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 45 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |