Swansea, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lexington County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
700 Population 335/sq mi density
$49,271 Median Income $25,292 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $183,591 Zillow
$983 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
648 Violent Crime/100K 4,275 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$49,271 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
648 violent crimes/100K (70% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Swansea, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,271
34% below
$25,292 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $183,591
Median Rent
$983/mo
15% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
648/100K
70% above
4,275/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Swansea Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Swansea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
40%
Rent
85%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
170%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Swansea a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Swansea residents earn a median household income of $49,271 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,292. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Swansea is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,591. Median rent is $983/month, with 26.9% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Swansea reports 648 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,275/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in Swansea hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Swansea has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population700
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density335/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,271
Per Capita$25,292
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$19,752M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$983
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$183,591
Housing Units436
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent648/100K
Property4,275/100K

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,865/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain54.5 in/yr
Elevation321 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Swansea was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.