Living in DeBordieu Colony, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of DeBordieu Colony · Census data 2020–2024
DeBordieu Colony has 627 residents with a median age of 70.1. The median household income is $170,750 (146% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $1,247,400.
DeBordieu Colony is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
DeBordieu Colony at a glance
- Population
- 627
- Median age
- 70.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $170,750State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $1,247,400State: $259,000
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is DeBordieu Colony a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 146% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 382% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in DeBordieu Colony
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In DeBordieu Colony the median home value is $1,247,400, 275% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
DeBordieu Colony median household income
The median household income in DeBordieu Colony is $170,750 and the income per person is $124,466. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in DeBordieu Colony: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 797
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 62.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.09
62.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that DeBordieu Colony has many vacation and second homes.
DeBordieu Colony demographics
- Population
- 627
- Median age
- 70.1
- Under 18
- 5.4%
- 65 and older
- 65.1%
- Households
- 300
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 15.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of DeBordieu Colony ›
Education in DeBordieu Colony
80.9% of adults 25 and older in DeBordieu Colony have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 50.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in DeBordieu Colony
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 35.2%
- Drive alone
- 58.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
DeBordieu Colony vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeBordieu Colony | 627 | $170,750 | $1,247,400 | — |
| Pawleys Island | 170 | $122,500 | $1,694,400 | — |
| Georgetown | 8,565 | $56,981 | $168,100 | $780 |
| Litchfield Beach | 9,044 | $76,351 | $459,000 | $1,704 |
| Murrells Inlet | 10,044 | $77,438 | $366,000 | $1,751 |
| Dunbar | 577 | $91,058 | — | — |
| Garden City | 11,591 | $47,249 | $217,400 | $1,472 |
| Surfside Beach | 4,270 | $70,106 | $450,100 | $1,274 |
| Andrews | 3,485 | $57,247 | $116,400 | $1,043 |
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What is the median household income in DeBordieu Colony, SC?
The median household income in DeBordieu Colony is $170,750, 146% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in DeBordieu Colony?
The median home value in DeBordieu Colony is $1,247,400, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
Is DeBordieu Colony, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 146% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 382% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in DeBordieu Colony?
The median age in DeBordieu Colony is 70.1 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in DeBordieu Colony?
The average commute to work in DeBordieu Colony is 24 minutes; 35.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in DeBordieu Colony?
The unemployment rate in DeBordieu Colony is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is DeBordieu Colony?
80.9% of adults in DeBordieu Colony have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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