Isle of Palms, SC

Living in Isle of Palms

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 46
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 24
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Schools 86
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Residents

4.4k Population +158 (2010–19)
55  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
70% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +15% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years43%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school<1%
High school graduate11%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree38%
Graduate degree32%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$122k Median Household Income +$36k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more31%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Sales and office22%
Service12%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$853k Median Home Value -$61k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$2k Median Monthly Rent +$1k (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199930%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K29%
$750K to $999K23%
$1M to $1.49M18%
$1.5M to $1.99M8%
$2M or more10%

House Heating Type

Electricity88%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Isle of Palms

United States45
South Carolina43
Charleston Metro Area40
Charleston County38

Property Crime in Isle of Palms

United States48
South Carolina52
Charleston Metro Area48
Charleston County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 48 4 0
Feb 51 3 0
Mar 57 4 0
Apr 64 3 0
May 72 3 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 80 6 0
Sep 76 5 0
Oct 67 4 0
Nov 58 3 0
Dec 50 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Isle of Palms

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding70
Tornado23
Coastal Flooding54
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Isle of Palms, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Isle of Palms, SC

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Trident Academy
6 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Isle of Palms, SC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Isle of Palms, SC

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Musc Medical Center
11 miles, W
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Roper Hospital
12 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Isle of Palms, SC

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