Blythewood is a small town of 4,890 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $100,595
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Blythewood stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Blythewood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Blythewood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.9
Blythewood's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Blythewood costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Blythewood, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$349,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,094
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$100,595
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Blythewood's violent crime rate is 772.8 per 100,000 residents
— 103% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
772.8 /100k
Property Crime
3046.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Blythewood is served primarily by Richland 02.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Blythewood, SC
National Avg
School District
Richland 02
—
Elementary Schools
23
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
46.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Blythewood sees average highs of 54.0°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Blythewood's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Blythewood roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $349,600 and median rent is $1,094/month.
Blythewood's violent crime rate is 772.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3046.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Blythewood are operated by Richland 02.
The district has 23 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 46.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Blythewood, SC has a population of 4,890, a median household income of $100,595, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Blythewood averages 54.0°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches
with about 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Blythewood, SC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 29016, 29130.
The population of Blythewood, South Carolina is 4,890 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Blythewood: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $349,600, median household income $100,595, crime index 180 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blythewood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.