Living in Santee, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Santee · Census data 2020–2024
Santee has 1,076 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $46,667 (33% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $161,800, the median rent is $911/month.
Santee is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Santee at a glance
- Population
- 1,076
- Median age
- 47.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $46,667State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $161,800State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $911/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Santee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Santee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Santee the median home value is $161,800, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $911 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $888 a month in housing costs.
Santee median household income
The median household income in Santee is $46,667 and the income per person is $25,104. 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Santee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 434
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.9%
- Vacant
- 16.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.88
Santee demographics
- Population
- 1,076
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 364
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Santee ›
Education in Santee
31.1% of adults 25 and older in Santee have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Santee
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
Santee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santee | 1,076 | $46,667 | $161,800 | $911 |
| North Santee | 649 | $46,328 | $277,100 | — |
| Elloree | 1,035 | $33,796 | $192,500 | $852 |
| Summerton | 803 | $40,469 | $164,800 | $488 |
| Holly Hill | 1,218 | $34,135 | $232,000 | $499 |
| Cameron | 427 | $74,886 | $215,800 | $1,034 |
| Bowman | 691 | $35,347 | $69,600 | $848 |
| Wyboo | 3,639 | $59,074 | $253,000 | $788 |
| Pinewood | 668 | $27,813 | $104,800 | — |
More for people moving to Santee
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What is the median household income in Santee, SC?
The median household income in Santee is $46,667, 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 Santee?
The median home value in Santee is $161,800, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Santee?
The median gross rent in Santee is $911 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Santee, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 28.3%.
What is the median age in Santee?
The median age in Santee is 47.4 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Santee?
The average commute to work in Santee is 31 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Santee?
The unemployment rate in Santee is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Santee?
31.1% of adults in 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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