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Sullivan's Island, SC
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Sullivan's Island, SC
At a Glance
How Sullivan's Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sullivan's Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sullivan's Island a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sullivan's Island residents earn a median household income of $179,614 , which is 139% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $120,592. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,449 business establishments, including 1,560 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sullivan's Island is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $865,394. Median rent is $2,402/month, with 36.9% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Sullivan's Island reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,761/100K.
Education
87.2% of adults in Sullivan's Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (159% above the national average). 99.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sullivan's Island has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.