Apartments for rent in Lake City, SC

Lake City, South Carolina is a small town with a population of just over 6,000. Families with children are a frequent sight, as kids aged 5-14 account for an above-average percentage of the community, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just over 38, are younger than most cities in South Carolina. By a small 54%-46% margin, homeowners hold a slight majority over renters in Lake City. With a relatively low average rent of $690 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in South Carolina. Each month, renters in Lake City will pay around $218 less compared to the state average.

Lake City residents have an average commute of about 28 minutes. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, chosen by 31% of residents, while public transportation isn't used widely. A small percentage of residents commute to work on foot.

Among residents over the age of 25 in Lake City, 7% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Lake City residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, education, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 17% of the labor force in the town. Lake City workers bring in an average annual income of just under $41,000, less than their peers elsewhere in South Carolina. Lake City's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).