Six Mile, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Six Mile is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 984. Residents earn $110,000 per year, which is 46% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
984 Population 482/sq mi density
$110,000 Median Income $39,663 per capita
$331,100 Home Value $435,797 Zillow
$779 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$110,000 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$331,100 home value, $779/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $110,000
46% higher than US avg
Home Value $331,100
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 55.7%
65% higher than US avg
Median Rent $779
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.4%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How Six Mile Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population984
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$110,000
Per Capita$39,663
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$6,019M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$331,100
Rent$779
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$435,797

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.0%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation1,011 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.7%
High School+93.4%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute33 min
Libraries4

Is Six Mile a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Six Mile receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Six Mile stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Six Mile is $110,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 46% above $75,149. This places Six Mile among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Six Mile is $331,100, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $779 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Six Mile is a highly educated community — 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Six Mile enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Six Mile has a population of 984 with a density of 482 people per square mile. The median age is 35.5 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%).

Population

984
Total Population
482
People / sq mi
35.5yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Six Mile vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Six Mile vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Six Mile is $110,000, which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Six Mile vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$110,000
46% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,663
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
IRS Avg AGI$73,256

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,956
County GDP$6,019M

Business (County)

Restaurants263
Healthcare211
Retail364
Manufacturing95

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,968
13% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.2 min
Work from Home11.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Six Mile is $331,100, 17% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $779 (33% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $435,797.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$331,100
17% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$435,797

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$779
33% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,968
13% above US avg
Effective Rate1.20%
In Six Mile, 34.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.0% report depression. 21.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Six Mile vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.4%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma9.6%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death10,324/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access72.6%
Healthcare Facilities211

Crime Rates: Six Mile vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Safety Score

Six Mile has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.7 inches
49% above US avg
Snowfall1.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,011 ft (308 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density482/sq mi
Coordinates34.8093°N, 82.8116°W
County FIPS45077
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 55.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.6%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 52.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+55.7%
65% above US avg
High School+93.4%
School Test Score4.51
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density482/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities211
Restaurants263
Retail Stores364

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.2 min
Work from Home11.8%

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