Living in North Santee, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Santee · Census data 2020–2024
North Santee has 649 residents with a median age of 67.1. The median household income is $46,328 (33% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $277,100.
North Santee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Santee at a glance
- Population
- 649
- Median age
- 67.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $46,328State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $277,100State: $259,000
- Homeowners
- 96.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is North Santee a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the South Carolina median; home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in North Santee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Santee the median home value is $277,100, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,196 a month in housing costs.
North Santee median household income
The median household income in North Santee is $46,328 and the income per person is $49,003. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in North Santee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 487
- Owner-occupied
- 96.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.2%
- Vacant
- 35.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.08
35.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that North Santee has many vacation and second homes.
North Santee demographics
- Population
- 649
- Median age
- 67.1
- Under 18
- 3.4%
- 65 and older
- 59.6%
- Households
- 312
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 21.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Santee ›
Education in North Santee
24.6% of adults 25 and older in North Santee have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Santee
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 87.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
North Santee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Santee | 649 | $46,328 | $277,100 | — |
| Summerton | 803 | $40,469 | $164,800 | $488 |
| Santee | 1,076 | $46,667 | $161,800 | $911 |
| Elloree | 1,035 | $33,796 | $192,500 | $852 |
| Wyboo | 3,639 | $59,074 | $253,000 | $788 |
| Pinewood | 668 | $27,813 | $104,800 | — |
| Paxville | 453 | $58,958 | $133,900 | $825 |
| Holly Hill | 1,218 | $34,135 | $232,000 | $499 |
| Manning | 3,863 | $28,569 | $157,600 | $594 |
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What is the median household income in North Santee, SC?
The median household income in North Santee is $46,328, 33% lower 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 North Santee?
The median home value in North Santee is $277,100, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
Is North Santee, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the South Carolina median; home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in North Santee?
The median age in North Santee is 67.1 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in North Santee?
The average commute to work in North Santee is 28 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Santee?
The unemployment rate in North Santee is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Santee?
24.6% of adults in North Santee 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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