Sullivan's Island, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,127 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
87.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$179,614 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$2,000,001 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,234 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Charleston County
4
Charleston-North Charleston Metro Area
4
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Charleston County
5
Charleston-North Charleston Metro Area
5
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 48
Feb 3 0 51
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 3 0 65
May 3 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 6 0 82
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 5 0 76
Oct 4 0 67
Nov 3 0 58
Dec 3 0 50

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, SC State Senate District 43, SC State House District 112, SC
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Schools

Sullivan's Island Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Mt Pleasant Academy
2 miles, NW • 4.1 star
East Cooper Montessori Charter
2 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

College of Charleston
6 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

East Cooper Medical Center
4 miles, N • 3.2 star
Musc Medical Center
7 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Roper Hospital
7 miles, NW • 5 star
Mount Pleasant Hospital
8 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Myrtle Beach International Airport
82 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Florence Regional Airport
98 miles, NE • 1 star
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