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Socastee, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Georgetown County County
Socastee, SC
At a Glance
How Socastee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Socastee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Socastee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Socastee residents earn a median household income of $59,826 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,508. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,442 business establishments, including 185 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Socastee is $218,200 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,773. Median rent is $1,244/month, with 27.3% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Socastee reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,276/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Socastee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Socastee has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.