North Santee is a small town of 470 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $43,750
.
Strengths:
North Santee stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Santee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Santee city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the North Santee metro area.
Metric
North Santee, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$199,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
96.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
North Santee's violent crime rate is 527.5 per 100,000 residents
— 39% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
527.5 /100k
Property Crime
3268.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Santee is served primarily by Clarendon 06.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Santee, SC
National Avg
School District
Clarendon 06
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Santee sees average highs of 58.2°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
North Santee has a median home value of $199,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $43,750.
North Santee's violent crime rate is 527.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3268.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Santee are operated by Clarendon 06.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Santee, SC has a population of 470, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Santee averages 58.2°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Santee, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29148.
The population of North Santee, South Carolina is 470 with a median age of 60.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Santee: median home $199,300, median household income $43,750, crime index 146 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Santee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.