Isle of Palms, SC
Living in Isle of Palms
Bikeability33
Walkability46
Commute50
Public Transit24
Affordability1
Public Safety86
Airports52
Hospitals61
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.4kPopulation+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
$122kMedian 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
$853kMedian Home Value-$61k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$2kMedian 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Isle of Palms, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Isle of Palms, SC
Trident Academy
6 miles, W
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School
6 miles, W
Coastal Christian Preparatory School
7 miles, W
Palmetto Christian Academy
7 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Isle of Palms, SC
College of Charleston
11 miles, W
Medical University of South Carolina
11 miles, W
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
12 miles, W
Charleston Southern University
22 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Isle of Palms, SC
Mount Pleasant Hospital
5 miles, N
East Cooper Medical Center
6 miles, W
Musc Medical Center
11 miles, W
Roper Hospital
12 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Isle of Palms, SC
Myrtle Beach International Airport
77 miles, NE
Florence Regional Airport
95 miles, N
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
97 miles, SW