Van Wyck, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lancaster County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
970 Population 93/sq mi density
$245,400 Home Value $322,236 Zillow
$758 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Van Wyck, SC

At a Glance

Home Value
$245,400
13% below
Zillow: $322,236
Median Rent
$758/mo
35% below
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Van Wyck Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
87%
Rent
65%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
269%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Van Wyck a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Van Wyck is $245,400 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,236. Median rent is $758/month, with 16.3% 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 1999.

Education

17.3% of adults in Van Wyck hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Van Wyck has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population970
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,620
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$5,253M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241

Housing

Home Value$245,400
Rent$758
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$322,236
Housing Units415
Rent Burden16.3%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death11,214/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
Elevation556 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute36 min
Broadband66.2%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Van Wyck was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.