What are the schools like in McClellanville, SC?

McClellanville is served primarily by Charleston 01. The district operates 52 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 18 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in McClellanville?

The median household income in McClellanville, SC is $110,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in McClellanville, SC?

McClellanville has an average high temperature of 60.1°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.7 inches.

McClellanville, SC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is McClellanville, SC affordable or expensive?

McClellanville's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means McClellanville is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $454,200 and the median rent is $1,438 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in McClellanville, SC?

McClellanville has a violent crime rate of 475.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2551.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is McClellanville, SC a Good Place to Live?

McClellanville is a small town of 770 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $110,000 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: McClellanville stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether McClellanville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All McClellanville 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: 102.2

McClellanville's overall cost of living index is 102.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in McClellanville costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	McClellanville, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$454,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,438	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$110,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

McClellanville's violent crime rate is 475.7 per 100,000 residents — 25% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

475.7 /100k

Property Crime

2551.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

McClellanville is served primarily by Charleston 01. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	McClellanville, SC	National Avg
School District	Charleston 01	—
Elementary Schools	52	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	18	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

McClellanville sees average highs of 60.1°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 55.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	McClellanville, SC
Average High — January	60.1°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	55.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	McClellanville, SC	National Avg
Population	770	—
Median Age	44.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.4%	22.2%
65 and over	23.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Awendaw, SC 14 mi Jamestown, SC 19 mi Georgetown, SC 23 mi Isle of Palms, SC 26 mi Andrews, SC 26 mi

ZIP Codes in McClellanville

McClellanville, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29458

McClellanville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McClellanville, SC affordable or expensive?

McClellanville's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts McClellanville roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $454,200 and median rent is $1,438/month.

What is the crime rate in McClellanville, SC?

McClellanville's violent crime rate is 475.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2551.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in McClellanville?

Public schools in McClellanville are operated by Charleston 01. The district has 52 elementary, 12 middle, and 18 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 55.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is McClellanville, SC a good place to live?

McClellanville, SC has a population of 770, a median household income of $110,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in McClellanville?

McClellanville averages 60.1°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in McClellanville?

McClellanville, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29458.

What is the population of McClellanville?

The population of McClellanville, South Carolina is 770 with a median age of 44.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McClellanville?

Key numbers for living in McClellanville: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $454,200, median household income $110,000, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McClellanville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.