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Santee, SC
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Santee, SC
At a Glance
How Santee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Santee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Santee residents earn a median household income of $36,856 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,364. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,850 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santee is $163,800 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,759. Median rent is $733/month, with 37.5% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Santee reports 1,368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 260% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 12,211/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.2% of adults in Santee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santee 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 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.