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Springdale, SC


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Springdale, South Carolina

Springdale, South Carolina, in Lexington county, is 5 miles SW of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 89 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is considered part of the Columbia metropolitan area. Springdale has a population of 2,877.

The People and Families of Springdale

In Springdale, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Springdale had a median family income of $57,014. Springdale is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Springdale finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Springdale is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Springdale Housing

About 79% of housing units in Springdale are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Springdale, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Springdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 6%Springdale Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 7%Springdale People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 9%Springdale Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Springdale Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Springdale Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Springdale College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Springdale, SC

Comparing Springdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity83
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married810
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime48
Low Violent Crime27
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