What are the schools like in Van Wyck, SC?

Van Wyck is served primarily by Lancaster 01. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Van Wyck?

The median household income in Van Wyck, SC is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.5%.

What is the weather like in Van Wyck, SC?

Van Wyck has an average high temperature of 53.5°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Van Wyck, SC affordable or expensive?

Van Wyck's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Van Wyck is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $233,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Van Wyck, SC?

Van Wyck has a violent crime rate of 436.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2112.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Van Wyck, SC a Good Place to Live?

Van Wyck is a small town of 873 in South Carolina, with a median household income of N/A and a 8.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Van Wyck stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Van Wyck is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Van Wyck 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: 97.0

Van Wyck's overall cost of living index is 97.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Van Wyck costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Van Wyck, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$233,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Van Wyck's violent crime rate is 436.7 per 100,000 residents — 15% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

436.7 /100k

Property Crime

2112.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Van Wyck is served primarily by Lancaster 01. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Van Wyck, SC	National Avg
School District	Lancaster 01	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Van Wyck sees average highs of 53.5°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation and 2.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Van Wyck, SC
Average High — January	53.5°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	45.4"
Annual Snowfall	2.6"

Demographics

Metric	Van Wyck, SC	National Avg
Population	873	—
Median Age	61.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.1%	22.2%
65 and over	43.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Catawba, SC 4 mi JAARS, NC 5 mi Lesslie, SC 7 mi Waxhaw, NC 8 mi Unity, SC 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Van Wyck

Van Wyck, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29720

Van Wyck vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Van Wyck, SC affordable or expensive?

Van Wyck's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Van Wyck roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $233,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Van Wyck, SC?

Van Wyck's violent crime rate is 436.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2112.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Van Wyck?

Public schools in Van Wyck are operated by Lancaster 01. The district has 12 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Van Wyck, SC a good place to live?

Van Wyck, SC has a population of 873, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 8.5%. 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 Van Wyck?

Van Wyck averages 53.5°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches with about 2.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Van Wyck?

Van Wyck, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29720.

What is the population of Van Wyck?

The population of Van Wyck, South Carolina is 873 with a median age of 61.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Van Wyck?

Key numbers for living in Van Wyck: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $233,500, median household income N/A, crime index 109 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Van Wyck side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.