Living in Six Mile, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Six Mile · Census data 2020–2024
Six Mile has 931 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $96,250 (39% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $338,700, the median rent is $800/month.
Six Mile is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Six Mile at a glance
- Population
- 931
- Median age
- 39State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $96,250State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $338,700State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Six Mile a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Six Mile
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Six Mile the median home value is $338,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,729 a month in housing costs.
Six Mile median household income
The median household income in Six Mile is $96,250 and the income per person is $41,011. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Six Mile: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 348
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.13
Six Mile demographics
- Population
- 931
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 31.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 291
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Six Mile ›
Education in Six Mile
56.9% of adults 25 and older in Six Mile have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 22.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Six Mile
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Six Mile vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six Mile | 931 | $96,250 | $338,700 | $800 |
| Norris | 784 | $50,750 | $183,100 | $913 |
| Keowee Key | 3,351 | $124,788 | $556,000 | — |
| Liberty | 3,350 | $42,206 | $174,300 | $687 |
| Central | 5,320 | $60,258 | $256,600 | $876 |
| Pickens | 3,155 | $55,000 | $204,100 | $828 |
| Newry | 412 | $45,407 | $303,400 | — |
| Clemson | 18,072 | $49,520 | $398,400 | $1,007 |
| Arial | 1,919 | $54,286 | $181,300 | $1,003 |
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What is the median household income in Six Mile, SC?
The median household income in Six Mile is $96,250, 39% 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 Six Mile?
The median home value in Six Mile is $338,700, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Six Mile?
The median gross rent in Six Mile is $800 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Six Mile, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Six Mile?
The median age in Six Mile is 39 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Six Mile?
The average commute to work in Six Mile is 35 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Six Mile?
The unemployment rate in Six Mile is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Six Mile?
56.9% of adults in Six Mile 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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