Living in Peak, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Peak · Census data 2020–2024
Peak has 108 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $138,472 (100% higher than the South Carolina median), the median rent is $1,056/month.
Peak is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Peak at a glance
- Population
- 108
- Median age
- 34.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $138,472State: $69,324
- Median rent
- $1,056/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.2%
Is Peak a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 100% higher than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Peak
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Peak the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Peak median household income
The median household income in Peak is $138,472 and the income per person is $46,347. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Peak: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 60
- Owner-occupied
- 53.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.9%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.20
Peak demographics
- Population
- 108
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 32.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 49
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Peak ›
Education in Peak
45.2% of adults 25 and older in Peak have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Peak
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 98.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 55.1%
Peak vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | 108 | $138,472 | — | $1,056 |
| Chapin | 1,394 | $79,922 | $221,000 | $1,570 |
| Little Mountain | 368 | $91,250 | $267,100 | — |
| Pomaria | 152 | $63,750 | $212,500 | — |
| Lake Murray of Richland | 7,023 | $119,107 | $422,100 | $1,944 |
| Prosperity | 1,318 | $62,958 | $152,200 | $827 |
| Irmo | 11,813 | $80,489 | $203,400 | $1,477 |
| Newberry | 10,790 | $51,260 | $142,400 | $831 |
| Winnsboro | 3,322 | $37,434 | $132,400 | $856 |
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What is the median household income in Peak, SC?
The median household income in Peak is $138,472, 100% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Peak?
The median gross rent in Peak is $1,056 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Peak, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 100% higher than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
What is the median age in Peak?
The median age in Peak is 34.3 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
What is the unemployment rate in Peak?
The unemployment rate in Peak is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Peak?
45.2% of adults in Peak 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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