Wade Hampton, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan · City

4.5 Excellent / 5.0
20,703 Population
$75,522 Median Income
$293,300 Home Value
$1,064 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
40.3 yrs Median Age
45.7% Bachelor's Degree+
4.5
Overall
4.3
Economy
4.5
Affordability
4.7
Education

People

Population20,703
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density2,358/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 78.3%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$75,522
Per Capita Income$41,799
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty Rate6.3%
County GDP$48,738M

Housing

4.5/5
Home Value (Census)$293,300
Median Rent$1,064
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,155

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Depression22.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Jan / Jul44° / 81°
Rain47 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

4.7/5
Bachelor's+45.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.51
Libraries (County)13

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Work From Home13.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Wade Hampton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$75,522
Home Value$293,300
Median Rent$1,064
Poverty Rate6.3%
Bachelor's Degree+45.7%
Unemployment2.7%
Avg Temperature63.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population20,703
Population Density2,358 per sq mi
Median Age40.3 years
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78.3% Black 5.7% Hispanic 1.6% Other 14.4%
White78.3%
Black or African American5.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races14.4%

Language

English Only87.0%
Spanish Speakers13.0%
English 87% Spanish 13%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.7%
Health Insurance89.1%

Income

Near national avg
Median Household Income$75,522
Per Capita Income$41,799
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,216
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$85,224

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.7%
Poverty Rate6.3%
Total Establishments (County)20,298
County GDP$48,738M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,400
Healthcare Facilities1,525
Retail Stores1,857
Manufacturing553
Total Establishments20,298

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,400 Healthcare 1,525 Retail 1,857 Manufacturing 553

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$85,224
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,018

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.4 min
Work From Home13.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

4% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$293,300

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$527,500
Price Per Sq Ft$215
Homes Sold (month)17
Sale-to-List Ratio96.3%
Price Drops43.6%
Active Inventory62

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied66.1%

Rental Costs

9% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,064

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,018
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.37%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma9.2%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity20.5%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage89.1%
Regular Checkup77.2%
Premature Death Rate9,142 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access84.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,525
Restaurants (County)1,400

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)100

Temperature

44°F Jan 81°F Jul
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Average63.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation47.0 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation929 ft (283 m)
Land Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density2,358 per sq mi
Latitude34.8827°
Longitude-82.3317°
County FIPS45045

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.2%
D 38%

Republican +22.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+45.7%
High School+94.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.51

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density2,358 per sq mi
Land Area8.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)13

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)100

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