Living in Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilkinson Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Wilkinson Heights has 2,012 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $25,489 (63% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $81,100, the median rent is $786/month.
Wilkinson Heights at a glance
- Population
- 2,012
- Median age
- 33.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $25,489State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $81,100State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $786/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 29.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Wilkinson Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 15%; a poverty rate of 29.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Wilkinson Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilkinson Heights the median home value is $81,100, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $786 per month, which is 43.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,148 a month in housing costs.
Wilkinson Heights median household income
The median household income in Wilkinson Heights is $25,489 and the income per person is $24,401. 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Wilkinson Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,346
- Owner-occupied
- 29.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 70.1%
- Vacant
- 25.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.01
Wilkinson Heights demographics
- Population
- 2,012
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 1,002
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilkinson Heights ›
Education in Wilkinson Heights
9.1% of adults 25 and older in Wilkinson Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilkinson Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 15%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.1%
Wilkinson Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson Heights | 2,012 | $25,489 | $81,100 | $786 |
| Brookdale | 4,291 | $39,449 | $96,500 | $678 |
| Orangeburg | 13,253 | $38,635 | $163,500 | $848 |
| Edisto | 1,801 | $46,788 | $71,900 | $1,013 |
| Cameron | 427 | $74,886 | $215,800 | $1,034 |
| Rowesville | 393 | $32,656 | $125,000 | $721 |
| St. Matthews | 1,645 | $51,310 | $204,200 | $970 |
| Bowman | 691 | $35,347 | $69,600 | $848 |
| Elloree | 1,035 | $33,796 | $192,500 | $852 |
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What is the median household income in Wilkinson Heights, SC?
The median household income in Wilkinson Heights is $25,489, 63% 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 Wilkinson Heights?
The median home value in Wilkinson Heights is $81,100, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Wilkinson Heights?
The median gross rent in Wilkinson Heights is $786 per month, about 43.8% of household income.
Is Wilkinson Heights, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 15%; a poverty rate of 29.7%.
What is the median age in Wilkinson Heights?
The median age in Wilkinson Heights is 33.2 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Wilkinson Heights?
The average commute to work in Wilkinson Heights is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilkinson Heights?
The unemployment rate in Wilkinson Heights is 15% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilkinson Heights?
9.1% of adults in Wilkinson Heights 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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